There, the native plants» prosperity depends in a large part on microscopic organisms called arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. (sciencemag.org)
«However, recent work has shown that at least some of the fungal partners in arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses lack the genes for enzymes involved in the major pathway of lipid biosynthesis, and are therefore unable to produce certain essential fatty acids,» Gutjahr explains. (sciencedaily.com)
A specific group of useful fungi — the so - called arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM fungi)-- may be able to help alleviate drought stress in wheat. (sciencedaily.com)