Active Contribution of Soil Fungi to Sustainable Development: A review

Document Type : Original Article

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Unit of Environmental Research & Pollution Prevention, College of Sciences, University of Qadisiyah, Iraq

Abstract

Globally, there is an increase in the frequency of biotic and abiotic stressors that affect primary crop yield. Because of climate change, extreme occurrences including protracted droughts, heavy rains, flooding, heat waves, and frost damage are expected to become more frequent in the future. If we can take advantage of microorganisms' special abilities to withstand extreme temperatures, their ubiquity, genetic diversity, and interactions with crop plants, as well as develop strategies for their effective application in agriculture production and industry, they could be very important in this regard) Sustainable Development).
Among other eukaryotic groups, fungi provide a source of food, organic acids, antibiotics, growth-promoting agents, enzymes, and amino acids. They consist of microbes such as yeast, molds, and mushrooms. They feed on the tissue of living or dead plants and animals. Unlike other living organisms, fungi are the main material decomposers in the ecological system. Fungi provides unique possibilities for addressing the pressing issues facing all humans and have the power to convert organic resources into a wide range of beneficial goods. Fungal biotechnology has the potential to produce resilient sources of food, feed, chemicals, fuels, textiles, and materials for the building, automotive, and transportation industries, as well as for furniture and other uses. It can also facilitate the shift from our petroleum-based economy to a bio-based circular economy.

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