可持续农业和生态系统管理的最突出手段之一是丛枝菌根(AM)接种剂。这些接种剂与陆地植物根部建立了有益的共生关系,提供广泛的好处,从增强营养吸收到提高抵御环境压力的能力。然而,几种目前可用的商业AM接种剂面临挑战,如现场应用不一致,与非本地菌株相关的生态风险,以及缺乏普遍的法规。目前,AM接种剂的法规在全球范围内各不相同,一些地区带头努力标准化和确保质量控制。拟议的监管框架旨在建立组成参数,安全,和功效。然而,科学数据方面的挑战依然存在,标准化,在真实条件下测试,以及这些接种剂的生态影响。为了应对这些挑战并释放AM接种剂的全部潜力,增加研究经费,公私伙伴关系,监测,意识,建议进行生态系统影响研究。未来的法规有可能提高产品质量,土壤健康,和作物生产力,同时减少对化学投入的依赖并有利于环境。然而,解决与合规相关的问题,标准化,教育,认证,监测,成本对于实现这些好处至关重要。全球协调和合作努力对于最大限度地扩大其对农业和生态系统管理的影响至关重要,导致更健康的土壤,增加作物产量,和更可持续的农业产业。
One of the most prominent means for sustainable agriculture and ecosystem management are Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) inoculants. These inoculants establish beneficial symbiotic relationships with land plant roots, offering a wide range of benefits, from enhanced nutrient absorption to improved resilience against environmental stressors. However, several currently available commercial AM inoculants face challenges such as inconsistency in field applications, ecological risks associated with non-native strains, and the absence of universal regulations. Currently, regulations for AM inoculants vary globally, with some regions leading efforts to standardize and ensure quality control. Proposed regulatory frameworks aim to establish parameters for composition, safety, and efficacy. Nevertheless, challenges persist in terms of scientific data, standardization, testing under real conditions, and the ecological impact of these inoculants. To address these challenges and unlock the full potential of AM inoculants, increased research funding, public-private partnerships, monitoring, awareness, and ecosystem impact studies are recommended. Future regulations have the potential to improve product quality, soil health, and crop productivity while reducing reliance on chemical inputs and benefiting the environment. However, addressing issues related to compliance, standardization, education, certification, monitoring, and cost is essential for realizing these benefits. Global harmonization and collaborative efforts are vital to maximize their impact on agriculture and ecosystem management, leading to healthier soils, increased crop yields, and a more sustainable agricultural industry.