[Underlying mechanisms of the heavy metal tolerance of mycorrhizal fungi].
Mycorrhizal fungi are ubiquitous in natural ecosystems and can form symbiotic associations with the majority of terrestrial plants. They can be detected even in heavy metal-contaminated soils, while some fungal strains show strong heavy metal tolerance and could potentially be used in bioremediation of contaminated soils. We reviewed current research progresses in the underlying mechanisms of heavy metal tolerance of mycorrhizal fungi, with focuses on habitat selection, physiological adaptation and functional genes. Future research perspectives were proposed to promote the basic research and development of mycorrhizal technology for remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils.
Bao-Dong
BD
Chen
Yu-Qing
YQ
Sun
Xin
X
Zhang
Song-Lin
SL
Wu
D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D017753:Ecosystem; D019216:Metals, Heavy; D038821:Mycorrhizae / Q000502:physiology*; D010944:Plants / Q000382:microbiology; D012989:Soil Pollutants
D019216:Metals, Heavy; D012989:Soil Pollutants