Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF)

Mycorrhizal colonization analysis: Assessment of the integrity of the fungus-plant symbiosis and the soil inoculum potential.

Impact assessment on soil biological processes

The modern assessment of environmental risk has evolved beyond traditional toxicity. Today, it is increasingly important to demonstrate that a product does not compromise fundamental biological processes of the soil – and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are at the center of this analysis.

International environmental agencies already recognize AMF as key organisms to assess functional effects of chemicals on the soil, reinforcing their growing relevance in the regulatory context.

Relevance to the registry industry

Including studies with AMF in a technical dossier allows:
Anticipate future regulatory requirements
Strengthen environmental arguments
Demonstrate commitment to sustainability
Differentiate the product from the competition

Our rehearsals

We carry out assessments based on recognized protocols, covering:

Spore germination (14 days) – Detection of early impacts on the initial phase of the fungus
Mycorrhizal colonization (56 days) – Assessment of the integrity of fungus symbiosis – plant
Soil inoculum potential (28 days) – Verification of the soil’s ability to sustain mycorrhizal activity

These parameters reveal effects that conventional tests do not detect, offering a more complete view of the environmental impact of the product.