Genetic diversity and community composition of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated with root and rhizosphere soil of the pioneer plant Pueraria phaseoloides .

The pioneering plant Pueraria phaseoloides had a strong modulation effect on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) communities. Irrespective of geographical location, community composition of AMF in rhizosphere soil differed from that of the root. Co-occurrence network analysis revealed two AMF keystone species in rhizosphere soil ( Acaulospora ) and roots ( Rhizophagus ) of P. phaseoloides .