Endophytic Mycorrhiza-mediated Phytogen resistance in plants

Objective: Mycorrhizal fungi are a group of microorganisms that live insithusants, thus, maintaining perceptible associations with their host plants in certain parts of their life cycle. They can be characterized by their capacity to synthesize secondary metabolites and to promote growth and induce plant-disease resistance, therefore, gaining greater biotechnological importance in pest and diseases management for crops of agricultural relevance. The study of these microorganisms has been a widely researched area subject for more than half a century. Design/methodology/approach: Their biology and molecular relationships in plant-microorganism interactions, on the other hand, have only recently begun to gain relevance for understanding the colonization process in recent decades. There has been observed a complexity in the generation of formulations that can guarantee the permanence of fungi outside the host plant. Findings/conclusions: This review article will address topics related to their biology, ecological role, possible negative effects on commercially important animals, and successful cases in Mexico regarding biotechnological products based on these microorganisms.