Ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi form mutualistic symbioses with many tree species and are
regarded as key organisms in nutrient and carbon cycles in forest ecosystems. Our …

The fungal symbionts forming ectomycorrhizas, as well as their associated bacteria, benefit
forest trees in a number of ways although the most important is enhancing soil nutrient …

In the fungal kingdom, the ectomycorrhizal (EcM) symbiosis has evolved independently in
multiple groups that are referred to as lineages. A growing number of molecular studies in …

A long‐term goal of community ecology is to identify spatial and temporal factors that
underlie observed community structures. Ultimately, ecologists seek to relate community …

The external ectomycorrhizal mycelia (EEM) that grow out into the soil from ectomycorrhizal
(EM) roots have a fundamental role in soil ecosystems. Their importance for the nutrient …

Extramatrical mycelia (EMM) of ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi are potentially extensive in soil
and receive significant allocations of plant-derived carbon. Although losses from living EMM …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal and ectomycorrhizal symbioses are among the most important
drivers of terrestrial ecosystem dynamics. Historically, the two types of symbioses have been …

Ectomycorrhizal (ECM) mycelium is a key component of the ectomycorrhizal symbiosis, yet
we know little regarding the fine‐scale diversity and distribution of mycelium in ECM fungal …

Extensive knowledge of various ectomycorrhizal fungal communities has been obtained
over the past 10 years based on molecular identification of the fungi colonizing fine roots. In …

The roots of most terrestrial plants are colonized by mycorrhizal fungi. They play a key role in
terrestrial environments influencing soil structure and ecosystem functionality. Around them …