Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are a type of mutualistic symbiosis between fungi and the roots of plants.AM fungi are found in almost all terrestrial plant species and have a wide range of, benefits for plant growth and productivity. Increased nutrient uptake One of the main benefits of AM fungi on lucerne production is the increased … Read more
Arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) are a type of mutualistic symbiosis between fungi and the roots of plants. AM fungi, are found in almost all terrestrial plant species and have a wide range of benefits for plant growth and productivity. Increased nutrient uptake One of the main benefits of AM on strawberry production is the increased uptake … Read more
Endomycorrhizal Plants: About 85% of Plants— Mostly Green, Leafy Plants, and most Commercially Produced Plants. Shrubs and foliage plants except for Rhododendron, Azalea, and Heath; Berries except for blueberries, cranberries, and lingonberries; Nut trees except for pecan, hazelnuts, and filberts. Flowers, Vegetables except for Brassica and beets; cultivated grasses except for weedy grasses, Fruit trees … Read more
It all started with ecto A group of plants that has a vital role in our lives Ectomycorrhiza is an association between fungi and the roots of certain types of trees. These associations can be mutualistic, where both partners benefit; commensal, where one partner benefits without harm being done to the other; or parasitic, where … Read more
“Myco” – “rhiza” literally means “fungus” – “roots” and describes the mutual benefit between the tree and the fungus. These specialized organisms live together inside the roots of trees and help them absorb nutrients and moisture. Fungus hyphae in the soil are just branches of the tree’s roots, and they’re much better at absorbing nutrients … Read more