Mycorrhizae types and terminologies

Monotropoid-mycorrhizas

Introduction The roots of about 90% of all plant families have species that are involved in mutualistic symbiotic rela-tionships with certain kinds of fungi. It has been estimated that these fungi probably amount to 15% of the total weight of … Read more

Ectomycorrhiza – Structure, Development and Functions

Ectomycorrhiza – Structure, Development and Functions

Introduction The Ectomycorrhiza or ectomycorrhizal root are characterized by the presence of three structural components: Almost all of the plants upon which ectomycorrhizas develop are woody perennials. Ectomycorrhizal associations are formed predominantly on the fine root tips of the host, … Read more