Description
In the complex interconnection of nature, rhizospheric fungi are revealed as steadfast protectors, demonstrating their protective impact on the resilience of Zea mays L. in the midst of harsh drought and waterlogged conditions. Through intricate symbiotic relationships, these fungi create a barrier, allowing Zea mays L. to not just survive but thrive in challenging environmental conditions. This study explores how rhizospheric fungi interact with Zea mays L. to reduce the impact of drought and waterlogged stress. It specifically looks at how rhizospheric fungi regulate phytohormones and metabolites, uncovering their potential to alleviate environmental stress. Under normal, drought, and waterlogged conditions, maize plants showed different growth responses. Without the inoculation of fungal strains, plants exposed to drought and waterlogged stress experienced a decrease in growth. However, the introduction of fungal strains not only restored growth promotion and development but also improved the symbiotic relationship, as evidenced by increased root colonization under drought and waterlogged conditions. The isolated strains exhibited proficiency in producing important Phytohormones (IAA, GA, SA, ABA) and metabolites (lipid, protein, flavonoids, and phenols), indicating their potential as effective plant stimulants. We concluded the important role of specific rhizospheric fungi in enhancing maize plant tolerance to both drought and waterlogged conditions. These fungi promote essential phytohormones, metabolites, and chlorophyll biosynthesis, contributing to the plants' resilience to stress. Recognizing the potential of these fungal strains for improving stress resilience offers opportunities for sustainable agricultural practices.
Keywords: Drought and Waterlogging stress, Zea mays L., Fungal isolates, Rhizosphere, Parthenium hysterophorus, Secondary metabolites, Phytohormones, and Sustainable agriculture
| Full Name (In Capital Letters) | Fayaz Asad |
|---|---|
| fayaz.asad79@gmail.com | |
| Kurum / University / Affiliated Institution | Department of Botany, Bacha Khan University Charsadda, KP, Pakistan |
| Akademik Ünvan/ Academic Title | Dr. |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Telefon / Phone Number | 03339215941 |
| Katılım Tipi /Participation Types | Yüz Yüze/ Face to Face |
| Sunum Dili /What Will Be The Presentation Language? | English |
| Where Do You Want to Publish the Full Text? | I will only send summary text |
