Mycorrhiza

Arbuscular mycorrhiza seen under microscope. Arbuscular mycorrhiza are those where the fungus penetrates the outer layer of the cells of the roots of a plant, in this case flax.

Topic in Gardening courses

A mycorrhiza 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.

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.

Ericoid mycorrhiza

Ericoid mycorrhiza are a symbiotic relationship between fungi and the roots of plants from the order Ericales (for example tea, blueberry, azalea).

See also

• Research page:Mycorrhiza

External links

• An online textbook to provide current information about mycorrhizal associations

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 its fertility despite otherwise wrong agricultural methods.