Formation of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis and its effect on the possibility of infection by parasitic plants

Keywords: arbuscular mycorrhiza, strigolactones, parasitic plants

Abstract

Aim. The purpose of the work is to analyze the data available in the literature on the mechanisms of formation of mycorrhizal symbiosis, in particular, the participation of strigolactones in this process and the influence of mycorrhizal symbiosis on the possibility of plant infection by parasitic plants. Results. The article provides a brief overview of the formation of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis and the role of strigolactones in this process. Evidence is provided that strigolactones secreted by roots into the rhizosphere are signal molecules for AM fungi, as they stimulate their metabolism and induce spore germination, growth and branching of hyphae of AM fungi. In turn, AM fungi release signaling molecules that initiate processes related to the formation of symbiosis in plants. Conclusions. Data available in the literature indicate that strigolactones play an important role in the formation of mycorrhizal symbiosis. Mycorrhizal plants are often less susceptible to infection by parasitic plants, which may depend on the species of both the host plant and the AM fungus. The formation of mycorrhizal symbiosis can be a factor that weakens the infection by parasitic plants, the study of this issue can be important for increasing the effectiveness of the fight against parasitic plants.

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