Interaction between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and dark septate endophytes in the root systems of Populus euphratica and Haloxylon ammodendron under different drought conditions in Xinjiang, China

Drought stress has different effects on AMF and DSE in the roots of <i>P. euphratica</i> and <i>H. ammodendron</i>. DSE have a greater advantage in extremely arid environments. This study demonstrates the interaction between AMF and DSE with the host plants <i>P. euphratica</i> and <i>H. ammodendron</i> as well as their effects on the adaptation of host plants to the desert environment, which can provide a basis for strengthening desert vegetation management.