NODA, Yolai. Mycorrhizae: An alternative of ecological fertilization in pastures. []. , 32, 2, pp. 1-1. ISSN 0864-0394.

Because of the negative effects caused by chemical fertilizers on the deterioration of the environment, work has been done, for some decades, in the introduction of fertilization alternatives in crop management. Mycorrhization is one of the biological techniques used in many of them; however, in pastures it has not been widely extended in production and the studies have aimed at legumes and very few grasses. Mycorrhizae allow successful application by means of seed covering. On the other hand, mycorrhizal relationships can be the key to decrease the amount of fertilizers (especially phosphates) that should be applied to obtain good yields; in soils with high P contents the inoculation with mycorrhiza increases growth and the early establishment of crops. Plants develop a higher biological quality, regarding more height, vigor and leaf area, and yields are increased (between 15 and 50%). It protects roots against certain pathogenic fungi. In addition, the biofertillizer allows to save up to 50% of the volume of the necessary chemical products, which favors input and cost reduction and influences the exertion of a sustainable and ecologically healthier agriculture.

: Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae; pasturelands.

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