Most orchid mycorrhizal fungi (OMF) are free-living decomposers that do not depend on
orchids for establishment or survival. Despite their importance for completion of the orchid …

Stable isotope signatures of fungal sporocarps have been instrumental in identifying carbon
gains of chlorophyllous orchids from a fungal source. Yet, not all mycorrhizal fungi produce …

Mycorrhizas are symbioses integral to the health of plant-based ecosystems (Smith & Read,
2008). In a typical mycorrhizal association, fungi in or on plant roots pass soil-acquired …

A large proportion of the genetic diversity on Earth is represented by fungi. The true
magnitude of fungal diversity has only recently been appreciated thanks to next-generation …

Ectomycorrhizal fungi establish a mutualistic symbiosis in roots of most woody plants. The
molecular underpinning of ectomycorrhizal development was only explored in a few …

Background Mycorrhiza is a ubiquitous form of symbiosis based on the mutual, beneficial
exchange of resources between roots of autotrophic (AT) plants and heterotrophic soil fungi …

Gastrodia elata Blume, a fully mycoheterotrophic perennial plant of the family Orchidaceae,
is a traditional Chinese herb with medicinal and edible value. Interestingly, G. elata requires …

Background To illustrate the molecular mechanism of mycoheterotrophic interactions
between orchids and fungi, we assembled chromosome-level reference genome of …

Many orchid species are threatened, while some disappear from their natural habitats
without obvious reasons. Eutrophication has been suggested as a possible factor and …

Abstract Background and Aims An understanding of mycorrhizal variation, orchid seed
germination temperature and the effect of co-occurring plant species could be critical for …