Explanation

Glomus is a genus of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and all species form symbiotic relationships (mycorrhizae) with plant roots. Roots infected with Glomus may protect the host plant from harmful soil borne pathogens, provided limiting nutrients, and increase overall fitness of the host. The Glomus plant symbiosis plays an important role in the economic sectors involving the growth of plants such as agriculture, horticulture and forestry