Symbiotic interactions have been shown to facilitate shifts in the structure and function of
host plant communities. For example, parasitic plants can induce changes in plant diversity …

In his introduction to Carroll and Wicklow (1992), Rayner (1992) proposes that the potential
role of fungi in regulating energy and nutrient fluxes through natural ecosystems is likely to …

The functioning of the plant-mycorrhiza system depends on interactions with other
organisms, including saprotrophic (ST) soil fungi. The interactions between mycorrhizal and …

Inhabiting the interface between plant roots and soil, mycorrhizal fungi play a unique but
underappreciated role in soil organic matter (SOM) dynamics. Their hyphae provide an …

In this chapter, we review recent literature pertaining to the debate linking biodiversity and
ecosystem functioning, highlighting the role of arbuscular mycorrhizae. We suggest that the …

The overwhelming majority of the world's plant species are associated with mycorrhizal fungi
in nature. As the term mycorrhiza implies, the association involves fungal hyphae interacting …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are obligate biotrophs, which establish mutualistic
symbioses with the roots of most plant species. AM fungi play a major role in soil fertility and …

In two experiments, we investigated the effect of Scutellospora calosopora (Nicol. & Gerd.)
Walker & Sanders on mycorrhiza formation between subterranean clover and Glossip.(WUM …

Nutrient uptake by forest trees is largely dependent on their associated ectomycorrhizal
fungi. The presence of extramatrical mycelium produced by ectomycorrhizal fungi allows …

Mycorrhizal fungi constitute a considerable sink for carbon in most ecosystems. This carbon
is used for building extensive mycelial networks in the soil as well as for metabolic activity …