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A mycorrhiza<ref>See Botany for gardeners by Brian Capon, chapter 6</ref> is a symbiotic (generally mutualistic, but occasionally weakly pathogenic) association between a fungus and the roots of a higher plant. In a mycorrhizal association, the fungus colonizes the host plant's roots, either intracellularly or extracellularly. They are an important component of soil life.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycorrhiza Mycorrhiza - Wikipedia]</ref> | A mycorrhiza<ref>See Botany for gardeners by Brian Capon, chapter 6</ref> is a symbiotic (generally mutualistic, but occasionally weakly pathogenic) association between a fungus and the roots of a higher plant. In a mycorrhizal association, the fungus colonizes the host plant's roots, either intracellularly or extracellularly. They are an important component of soil life.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycorrhiza Mycorrhiza - Wikipedia]</ref> | ||
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| + | * "Mycorrhizas are symbiotic associations essential for one or both partners, between a fungus (specialised for life in soils and plants) and a root (or other substrate-contacting organ) of a living plant, that is primarily responsible for nutrient transfer. Mycorrhizas occur in a specialised plant organ where intimate contact results from synchronised plant-fungus development."<ref>[http://mycorrhizas.info/#what Mycorrizhas.info]</ref> | ||
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A mycorrhiza[1] is a symbiotic (generally mutualistic, but occasionally weakly pathogenic) association between a fungus and the roots of a higher plant. In a mycorrhizal association, the fungus colonizes the host plant's roots, either intracellularly or extracellularly. They are an important component of soil life.[2]
Definition of mycorrhiza
- "Mycorrhizas are symbiotic associations essential for one or both partners, between a fungus (specialised for life in soils and plants) and a root (or other substrate-contacting organ) of a living plant, that is primarily responsible for nutrient transfer. Mycorrhizas occur in a specialised plant organ where intimate contact results from synchronised plant-fungus development."[3]
Chunks of information
- Do you know how long all the root segments of the entire root system of a single rye plant can become? According to Brian Capon in his book 'Botany for gardeners' it was once measured. The figure is unbelievable: 380 miles or 630 km.[4]
Ericoid mycorrhiza
Ericoid mycorrhiza[5] are a symbiotic relationship between fungi and the roots of plants from the order Ericales (for example tea, blueberry, azalea).
See also
References
- ↑ See Botany for gardeners by Brian Capon, chapter 6
- ↑ Mycorrhiza - Wikipedia
- ↑ Mycorrizhas.info
- ↑ Botany for Gardeners, by Brian Capon
- ↑ Ericoid mycorrhiza - Wikipedia
External links
- An online textbook to provide current information about mycorrhizal associations
- SpringerLink: Online magazine about mycorrhiza
Videos
- Arbuscular mycorrhiza A collection of videos in the Mashpedia Life Encyclopedia.
- "Ever wonder how mycorrhizal fungi improve plant nutrition? This video shows how mycorrhizal hyphae access, unlock and transport soil nutrients."
- "Michael Melendrez talks about the role of Mycorrhiza: endo/ecto." Part of the content: Grass roots of any kinds of grass grow with many mycorrhiza, which is why lawns and grass land still keeps much of their fertility despite otherwise wrong agricultural methods.
