What benefits of Acaulospora colombiana have been cited in the scientific literature?
In cassava (Manihot esculenta), peer-reviewed studies report that Acaulospora colombiana significantly improves both greenhouse growth and field yield, outperforming a commercial inoculant in single and dual inoculation trials. The literature also cites enhanced water stress tolerance and bioprotective effects against root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) — including suppression of nematode reproduction and maintained plant growth under nematode pressure — making it a candidate of interest for researchers asking whether Acaulospora colombiana controls nematodes.
Beyond cassava, research on Mimosa scabrella seedlings reports approximately 11.6-fold biomass increases across phosphorus levels, with elevated N, P, and K concentrations and improved nutrient use efficiency. For Enterolobium contorstisiliquum grown in coal-mine tailing substrate, studies cite phytoprotection, increased soil glomalin, reduced Cu and Zn translocation to shoots, and improved leaf nutrient profiles linked to chlorophyll and carotenoid synthesis. All findings here are peer-reviewed literature citations — none constitute approved label claims or regulatory endorsements.
1AAPFCO-accepted claims
Listing details- Improve crop yields and productivity.
Accepted wording, shown verbatim · source: AAPFCO Plant Biostimulant list
2Potential claims from the literature
Reported to significantly improve growth of cassava (Manihot esculenta) under greenhouse conditions
Reported to significantly improve cassava yield under field conditions, outperforming a commercial inoculant when applied as a single inoculation or in dual inoculation
Reported to enhance tolerance to water stress in cassava
Reported to confer bioprotective effects against root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) in cassava, including suppression or reduction of nematode reproduction (resistance) and maintenance of plant growth under nematode pressure (tolerance)
Reported to strongly enhance plant growth and nutrient acquisition in Mimosa scabrella seedlings across varying phosphorus levels, increasing biomass production approximately 11.6-fold
Reported to elevate concentrations of N, P, and K as well as nutrient use efficiency in inoculated Mimosa scabrella seedlings
Reported to promote phytoprotection and better growth in Enterolobium contorstisiliquum seedlings planted in partial coal-mine tailing substrate, associated with lower Cu and Zn levels in shoot dry mass and reduced translocation of these elements to shoots
Reported to increase soil glomalin concentrations in the rhizosphere of Enterolobium contorstisiliquum grown in coal-mine tailing substrate
Reported to promote accumulation of nutrients necessary for synthesizing chlorophylls and carotenoids in leaves of Enterolobium contorstisiliquum grown in coal-mine tailing substrate
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