Fertilizers are widely used to produce more food, inevitably altering the diversity and
composition of soil organisms. The role of soil biodiversity in controlling multiple ecosystem …

Raulí is one of the most emblematic tree species of the Chilean temperate forests. Due to the
high quality wood, this tree has been used for furniture and handicrafts manufacturing, which …

In the Mediterranean climate, plants, eg, Quercus brantii Lindl, have evolved and adapted to
bear up low soil-water and soil-phosphorus conditions. Quercus brantii Lindl. is a dominant …

Compost tea is a liquid organic amendment that has been reported to benefit plant growth
and performance through positive effects on microbial communities and plant nutrition …

Aims Many studies have reported beneficial effects of yeasts on the colonization and
development of arbuscular mycorrhizae, thought a few studies have also shown neutral …

This chapter summarizes information regarding the fungi that naturally are found either in
soil or associated with plants and also produce infectious disease in vertebrates. The main …

Many surveys have studied soil yeasts and ectomycorrhizal fungi independently and
reported their association with water availability and soil nutrients. Nevertheless, the …

Araucaria araucana is a long-lived native conifer from the sub-Antarctic Andean forests of
South America. Currently, the species is classified as endangered due to fragmentation …

The integration of beneficial microorganisms into agricultural systems can improve crop
resistance to stress and increase yields. We studied tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) …

Volcanic eruptions have a significant effect on ecosystems, including soil and its fungal
communities. Due to the eruption of the Puyehue-Cordón Caulle in 2011, thick tephra …