Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Symbiosis as a Factor of Asteraceae Species Invasion

Invasive weeds of the Asteraceae family are widespread in world. Arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) is one main factors contributing to successful distribution these species that most clearly manifested subfamily Asteroideae. The benefits plant-AMF symbiosis significant under unfavorable biotic and abiotic conditions. specificity relationship between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) communities plants determined at presymbiotic stage. AMF colonization level higher invasive than native ones, but associated with less diverse. invaders often include fewer common (e.g., belonging Diversisporales). Invaders also reduce richness new areas. can form networks allow redistribution nutrients plant communities. influence seen formation soil rhizosphere microbiota, including suppression beneficial bacteria fungi. This review could be useful development practical recommendations for use AMF-based fertilizers.