Fungi

Endo mycorrhizae

Endo mycorrhizae

Endomycorrhizal Inoculant for Nutrient Uptake & Stress Tolerance

Endomycorrhizal fungi (arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi or AMF) are root-symbiotic microbes widely used in agriculture to enhance phosphorus uptake, improve soil structure, and increase plant stress resilience. By forming arbuscules within root cells and extending hyphal networks into the surrounding soil, these symbiotic fungi dramatically increase plant access to phosphorus, micronutrients, and water. This biofertilizer promotes glomalin production, improves root-fungal symbiosis, and contributes to long-term soil microbial balance. Endo mycorrhizae support abiotic stress tolerance in plants, enhance soil structure, and are ideal for use in organic mycorrhizal fungi programs and regenerative agriculture soil inputs.

  • Facilitates phosphorus mobilization and uptake of zinc and copper through extended hyphal scavenging
  • Expands root absorptive area and enhances early-stage growth and fungal root colonization
  • Improves drought and salinity resilience through improved water and ion balance
  • Promotes soil probiotic fungi activity and aggregate formation for better aeration and structure
  • Reduces need for synthetic phosphorus fertilizers in organic and regenerative systems

Enhances Root Nutrient Uptake Efficiency

Forms arbuscules within root cells and extends hyphae into the soil to improve nutrient acquisition, especially in low-availability soils.

  • Increases phosphorus uptake by accessing immobile P beyond the root zone
  • Mobilizes micronutrients like zinc, copper, manganese, and iron
  • Enhances nitrogen efficiency through synergistic microbial interactions

Expands Effective Root Surface Area

Extensive fungal hyphal extension acts as a biological root extension, increasing nutrient and water absorption capacity.

  • Increases root contact with soil reservoirs for nutrients and moisture
  • Boosts nutrient scavenging in low-fertility or degraded soils
  • Supports vigorous seedling establishment and early-stage root development

Improves Drought and Abiotic Stress Tolerance

Enhances water acquisition and abiotic stress tolerance in plants under environmental pressures like drought or salinity.

  • Increases water uptake from micropores beyond root reach
  • Helps maintain ion balance in saline or alkaline soils
    Reduces oxidative stress and improves plant resilience under harsh conditions

Improves Soil Structure and Microbial Stability

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) improve soil microbial balance and structure by secreting glomalin, a key component in soil aggregation.

  • Promotes glomalin production to bind soil particles and improve tilth
  • Enhances porosity, root penetration, and erosion resistance
  • Encourages diverse microbial interactions and root-zone stability

Boosts Yield and Fertilizer Efficiency

By increasing nutrient and water availability, endomycorrhizae support higher yields and reduce reliance on synthetic inputs.

  • Improves harvest index and marketable yield
  • Enhances phosphorus use efficiency, especially in low-input systems
  • Acts as a biofertilizer for phosphorus uptake in sustainable agriculture

Promotes Root and Shoot Development

Supports fine root proliferation and shoot vigor by improving nutrient access and microbial signaling.

  • Triggers root branching and root-fungal symbiosis
  • Enhances biomass accumulation and uniformity in early crop stages
  • Promotes hormonal signals for robust crop establishment

Compatible with Organic and Regenerative Farming

AMF are widely used as organic mycorrhizal fungi and regenerative agriculture soil inputs to build long-term soil fertility.

  • Integrates well with compost, humic substances, and biological inputs
  • Safe for certified organic programs and biological soil management
  • Ideal for use with soil probiotic fungi and phosphorus-solubilizing fungi consortia

Why Choose Our Endomycorrhizal Fungi?

  • High Propagule Count for Reliable Root Colonization - Our endomycorrhizal fungi are produced as a concentrate designed for strong shelf life and rapid colonization of host plant roots. Each batch is optimized for high infectivity, ensuring consistent arbuscular development across a wide range of crops and soil types.
  • Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) for Enhanced Nutrient Uptake - These fungi form arbuscules within plant root cells and extend hyphal networks into the soil, dramatically increasing the root’s access to phosphorus, zinc, copper, and other immobile nutrients. AMF improve fertilizer use efficiency and reduce phosphorus dependency in low-input and organic systems.
  • Improves Abiotic Stress Tolerance Without Biochemical Additives - Endomycorrhizae enhance plant performance under drought, salinity, compaction, and poor soil fertility by increasing water and nutrient access and modulating plant stress responses naturally, without requiring hormonal or chemical inputs.
  • Contributes to Soil Structure and Microbial Balance - Produces glomalin-related proteins that improve soil aggregation and porosity while fostering beneficial microbial interactions in the rhizosphere. Ideal for long-term improvement of soil texture, microbial diversity, and nutrient retention.
  • Stimulates Root Expansion and Early Vigor - Promotes fine root proliferation and improves early crop establishment through increased nutrient scavenging and hormonal signaling associated with root-fungal symbiosis. Particularly beneficial during transplant shock and seedling stages.
  • Fully Compatible with Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture - Our AMF formulation integrates easily with biofertilizers, humic acids, and biological blends. Perfect for growers focused on regenerative inputs and soil fertility restoration.
  • High-Quality U.S. Manufacturing - Our endomycorrhizal fungi are offered in commercial, bulk, and private-label formats to meet the needs of growers and formulation partners worldwide. 

Looking to buy mycorrhizal fungi for agriculture? Our arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) biofertilizer is trusted by growers and input formulators seeking improved phosphorus uptake, drought resilience, and long-term soil health. Used across conventional, organic, and regenerative systems, it's a proven input for enhanced nutrient efficiency and microbial diversity. Whether you're sourcing mycorrhizae for sale for immediate use or looking to develop a custom blend, Applied Biotech Industries is a U.S.-based mycorrhizae manufacturer and microbial inoculants supplier you can depend on.

Need wholesale quantities or private-label solutions? We offer wholesale and bulk endomycorrhizal fungi, and flexible packaging formats for resellers and agricultural product distributors. Whether you're enhancing your growing media, coating seeds and roots, or applying directly to your soil, we are your trusted mycorrhizal fungi producer for commercial and regenerative ag programs.

Concentration (CFU/g):

  • 6,000 propagules per gram dry powder
  • Custom concentrations available upon request

Particle Size (Mesh):

  • Passes through 60 mesh sieve

Packaging Options:

  • 22 lb (10 kg) pails
  • 44 lb (20 kg) pails
  • 340 lb (155 kg) drums
  • Smaller custom packaging available on request

Shelf-life:

  • 1 year at room temperature
  • 2 years if refrigerated

Storage Recommendations:

  • Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight.
  • Reseal container tightly after each use.

In-Furrow or Root-Zone Placement 

Dosage

  • 150 grams per acre (375 grams per hectare)

Timing

  • At planting or transplanting

Notes

  • Mix with water or carrier; apply close to the root zone to create the root contact that is needed for colonization.
  • Stir gently to suspend spores during application; avoid high-shear pumps
  • Do not broadcast unless followed by incorporation near roots
  • Avoid tank mixing with fungicides or high-phosphorus fertilizers
  • Maintain soil moisture post-application to encourage colonization

Soil Drench or Drip Irrigation 

Dosage:

  • 400 grams per acre (1,000 grams per hectare)

Notes

  • Soil drench and drip irrigation method is best reserved only for use in porous soils
  • Use sufficient water to carry inoculant to the root zone, product must contact root
  • Stir gently to suspend spores during application; avoid high-shear pumps
  • Avoid tank mixing with fungicides or high-phosphorus fertilizers
  • Avoid chlorinated water and high-pressure systems.
  • Maintain soil moisture post-application to encourage colonization

Seed Coating / Seed Treatment

Dosage

  • 150 grams per acre (375 grams per hectare)

Notes

  • Ensure uniform adhesion and avoid incompatible chemical treatments.

Growing Media or Organic Amendment Integration

Dosage

  • 0.25–1 gram per seedling for most plugs, increase dose to higher end as root ball increases
  • 450 grams per cubic meter of compost or amendment

Product Basics

Q: What are endomycorrhizal fungi and how are they used in agriculture?

A: Endomycorrhizal fungi, also known as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), are beneficial soil symbionts that colonize plant roots to improve nutrient uptake, water efficiency, and abiotic stress tolerance. Widely used as a mycorrhizal inoculant in organic, regenerative, and conventional systems, they are considered one of the most effective microbial fertilizers for phosphorus uptake and root development.


Q: What is the difference between endomycorrhizae and ectomycorrhizae?

A: Endomycorrhizal fungi (AMF) penetrate root cortical cells and form arbuscules, enabling direct nutrient exchange with crops, which is critical for over 80–90% of agricultural species. Ectomycorrhizae, in contrast, remain outside the root and primarily benefit woody perennials like pine or oak, with little agronomic value for food or fiber crops. Many low-cost “mycorrhizae” products contain only ectomycorrhizal spores, which are ineffective for most crops. Always verify that products contain true AMF.


Q: What’s the difference between endomycorrhizae and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF)?

A: They are the same. “Endomycorrhizae” describes fungi that form symbiosis inside plant root cells, while “arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi” (AMF) is the scientific classification.


Q: How do endomycorrhizal fungi improve soil and root-zone health?

A: AMF extend hyphal networks into the soil, enhancing access to immobile nutrients while improving soil structure, microbial diversity, and glomalin production. They support early plant vigor, root-fungal symbiosis, and long-term microbial balance, making them a valuable soil probiotic fungus.


Q: Are endomycorrhizal fungi suitable for certified organic use?

A: Yes, when registered with the appropriate organic authority. Our AMF products contain only naturally occurring fungal species with no restricted additives, making them suitable for organic and regenerative agriculture programs.


Technical

Q: Can endomycorrhizal fungi be used with other microbial inputs?

A: Yes. AMF are fully compatible with Bacillus, Trichoderma, and other beneficial microbes. They are often included in microbial root enhancer blends and work synergistically with compost, humic acids, and biofertilizers.


Q: Are endomycorrhizal fungi effective in degraded or stressed soils?

A: Absolutely. AMF thrive in low-phosphorus, compacted, saline, or biologically stressed soils, where their hyphal networks extend root access to nutrients and water, boosting plant stress tolerance and recovery.


Application

Q: What crops benefit most from endomycorrhizal fungi?

A: AMF form associations with over 80% of all plants, including vegetables, row crops, fruit trees, vines, herbs, and grains. They are particularly valuable in low-fertility soils, organic systems, and regenerative programs that limit synthetic phosphorus fertilizer use.


Q: How should endomycorrhizal fungi be applied?

A: Recommended methods include in-furrow treatment, seed coating, transplant root dip, soil drench, or blending with compost. Contact with plant roots is essential for optimal colonization and effectiveness.


Buying & Distribution

Q: Where can I buy mycorrhizal fungi for agriculture?

A: You can purchase endomycorrhizal fungi directly from Applied Biotech Industries, a U.S.-based mycorrhizae manufacturer and microbial inoculants supplier. We offer bulk and private-label formats for organic, regenerative, and conventional systems.


Q: Do you offer wholesale or private-label mycorrhizae?

A: Yes. We supply wholesale mycorrhizae and private-label options for ag retailers, consultants, and formulation partners.


Q: What packaging formats are available for endomycorrhizal fungi?

A: We offer dry spore powder in 22 lb (10 kg), 44 lb (20 kg), and 340 lb (155 kg) formats. Custom packaging and concentrations are available for distributors and input formulators.


Q: What is the shelf life of your endomycorrhizal product?

A: AMF remain viable for 1 year at room temperature in dry storage, and up to 2 years under refrigerated conditions.


Q: Why choose Applied Biotech Industries for endomycorrhizal fungi?

A: We are a U.S.-based microbial manufacturer specializing in spore-forming inoculants for soil fertility and plant performance. Our AMF products are produced under strict QC standards for high viability, consistency, and ease of integration into soil health programs.


1. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Enhance Phosphorus Uptake in Phosphate‑Deficient Conditions

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Key Findings:

  • Inoculation with AMF significantly increased plant phosphorus uptake (up to ~50%) under insoluble P conditions.
  • Resulted in higher above-ground growth and reduced below-ground energy investment.

2. Meta‑Analysis: AMF Boosts Crop Yield and Nutrient Uptake

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Key Findings:

  • Across diverse crops, AMF inoculation increased grain yield and plant biomass.
  • Enhances phosphorus uptake, root architecture, water absorption, and stress resilience.

3. Glomalin-Related Soil Protein (GRSP) Critical for Soil Structure

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Key Findings:

  • GRSP, produced by AMF, is a key “glue” for soil particles, improving aggregation and hydraulic stability.
  • Soil glomalin content strongly correlated with water-resistant aggregate formation. 

4. AMF Contributes to Soil Aggregation in Agricultural Contexts

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Key Findings:

  • Demonstrated that glomalin plays a stronger role in forming water-stable soil aggregates than root or hyphal biomass.
  • Supports long-term soil structure and reduced erosion.

5. Field Study: Tillage Effects on AMF and Maize Productivity

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Key Findings:

  • Indigenous AMF improved phosphorus uptake and yield in maize, with tillage practices influencing fungal community composition.
  • Certain AMF species outperformed others in solubilizing phosphorus

6. Field Inoculation Promotes AMF Colonization, Nutrient Uptake, and Yield

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Key Findings:

  • Field inoculation increased AMF colonization rate, nitrogen and phosphorus uptake, plant height, and yield.

7. AMF Supports Plant Performance in Rainfed Conditions

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Key Findings:

  • Under rainfed agriculture, AMF enhanced shoot biomass by improving nutrition, photosynthesis, and stress resistance.
  • Highlights AMF’s role in sustainable, water-limited systems.

8. AMF Promotes Phosphorus Uptake in Wheat via ³²P Tracer Study

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Key Findings:

  • Used a ³²P tracer to directly quantify phosphorus transfer from Glomus intraradices (an AMF species) to wheat roots in phosphorus-fixing soil.
  • Using radiolabeled P, researchers confirmed AMF directly supplied phosphorus to wheat, evaluating its quantitative effect.
  • Found that over 50% of plant P uptake was derived via the mycorrhizal pathway, even when plant growth response was minimal.

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