Mycorrhized strawberry plants varying in susceptibility to V. dahliae were studied.
Physiological parameters could be used as markers to assess plant sensitivity.
AMF suppressed V. dahliae development, the only in susceptible ‘Elsanta’.
AMF counteracted water deficit and inhibited photochemical activity in ‘Elsanta’.
Desired effect of AMF may be obtained only for cultivars susceptible to V. dahliae.