By R. L. Peterson, H. B. Massicotte, and L. H. Melville
Mycorrhizas increase nutrient uptake from the soil, assist in the biocontrol of
pathogenic fungi and nematodes, and have a positive effect on the establishment
of plant communities This beautifully illustrated book presents a summary of all
the mycorrhizal types from a morphological and anatomical perspective.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Root-microorganism interactions are ubiquitous
Mycorrhizal categories
Dark septate fungal endophytes
Microscopy
Organization of book
References
Recent specialized books on mycorrhizas
Chapter 1: Ectomycorrhizas
A. Introduction
B. Morphology of ectomycorrhizas
C. Mantle
D. Hartig net
E. Extraradical mycelium
F. Specialized ectomycorrhizas –
tuberculate mycorrhizas
Chapter 2:
Ectendomycorrhizas
A. Introduction
B. Structural characteristics
C. Functions
Chapter 3: Arbuscular mycorrhizas
A. Introduction
B. Intraradical hyphae
C. Arbuscules
D. Intraradical vesicles
E. Extraradical vesicles
F. Extraradical mycelium
G. Spores
Chapter 4: Ericoid mycorrhizas
A. Introduction
B. Development and structure
C. Extraradical mycelium
D. Functions
Chapter 5: Arbutoid mycorrhizas
A. Introduction
B. Development and structure
C. Functions
Chapter 6: Monotropoid mycorrhizas
A. Introduction
B. Development and structure
C. Functions
Chapter 7: Orchid mycorrhizas
A. Introduction
B. Orchid seed germination and protocorm formation
C. Seeding establishment and mature plants
D. Functioning of orchid mycorrhizas
Chapter 8: Dark septate fungal
endophytes
A. Introduction
B. Colonization of roots
C. Functions
References
Glossary
Appendices
Index
2004; softcover; 176 pages; (2 pounds); Item No.
90877
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