The impact of mycorrhization on cereals case of durum wheat

Abstract

Wheat cultivation is considered one of the most important agricultural practices in Algeria, especially as it plays a crucial role in human nutrition in general. However, wheat faces many challenges, the most significant of which is drought. This has led to a decline in productivity and problems in agricultural practices. In this study, we attempted to inoculate durum wheat (Simeto variety) with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (glomus moreau,glomus intraradices. Glomus etunicatum) and observe its effectiveness in resisting drought and its ability to retain water through morphological and physiological analyses. The obtained results showed that inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi significantly increases the growth of leaves and roots as well as their dry weight, with a particularly clear and strong effect on the roots. This led to an increase in water absorption and retention for a long period, resulting in a higher yield compared to wheat without mycorrhizae. This is due to the ability of mycorrhiza-inoculated wheat to withstand water stress conditions. We conclude that inoculation with mycorrhizae is an effective alternative to address the drought problems faced by durum wheat, particularly in Algeria.