Fungi interact with plants in various ways, with each interaction giving rise to different
alterations in both partners. While fungal pathogens have detrimental effects on plant …

It is well known that beneficial plant-associated microorganisms may stimulate plant growth
and enhance resistance to disease and abiotic stresses. The effects of climate change …

A definitive guide to the depth and breadth of the ecological sciences, revised and updated
The revised and updated fifth edition of Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems–now in full …

Nitrogen (N) is the main mineral element in plant tissues and almost all of this nutrient is
acquired from the soil by the roots. Nitrogen is available in many different forms in the soil …

Glutamine synthetase assimilates ammonium into amino acids, thus it is a key enzyme for
nitrogen metabolism. The cytosolic isoenzymes of glutamine synthetase assimilate …

Plant nutrients, with the exception of nitrogen, are ultimately derived from weathering of
primary minerals. Traditional theories about the role of ectomycorrhizal fungi in plant …

This book provides an introductory text in ecology aimed at undergraduate students and is
divided into sections entitled: introduction; conditions and resources; individuals …

Abstract Morels (Morchella, Ascomycota), which are some of the most highly prized edible
and medicinal mushrooms, are of great economic and scientific value. Morel cultivation has …

Molecular identification techniques based on total DNA extraction provide a unique tool for
identification of mycelium in soil. Using molecular identification techniques, the …

Truffles, symbiotic fungi renown for the captivating aroma of their fruiting bodies, are
colonized by a complex bacterial community of unknown function. We characterized the …