📄 Abstract
Mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic associations with plant roots, enhancing nutrient uptake and conferring stress tolerance. The commercial development of mycorrhizal inoculants (formulations) has become increasingly important for sustainable agriculture, horticulture, and ecological restoration. This review comprehensively discusses mycorrhizal formulation technologies, inoculation methods, mass production, quality control standards, and practical applications. We examine arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi formulations, highlighting the advantages and limitations of different formulation types including powder, granule, liquid, and mycelial colony aggregates (MCAs). Critical issues including inoculant viability, shelf-life, efficacy, and regulatory frameworks are addressed. Current challenges and future perspectives for enhancing mycorrhizal formulation technology are discussed, with emphasis on precision agriculture, biofortification, and climate change adaptation. This review synthesizes recent literature to provide researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals with updated knowledge on mycorrhizal formulation development and application.
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📚 How to Cite:
Ajay Kumar Singh, Akhilesh Kumar Pandey , ADVANCES IN MYCORRHIZAL INOCULANT FORMULATIONS: PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES, QUALITY STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE , Volume 14 , Issue 6, June 2026, EPRA International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Economic Research (ARER) , Pages: 26 - 38 ,