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  1. Mycorrhizae are present in cycad roots.: An article from: The Botanical Review by Jack B. Fisher, Andrew P. Vovides, 2004-01-01
  2. Mycorrhizae, Proceedings of the First North American Conference. April 1969
  3. Mycorrhizae, by E. HACSKAYLO, 1971-01-01
  4. Mycorrhizae: Proceedings of the First North American Conference on Myc by Edward Hacskaylo, 1969
  5. Mycotrophy in plants;: Lectures on the biology of mycorrhizae and related structures (A New series of plant science books) by Arthur Pierson Kelley, 1950
  6. Arbuscular mycorrhizae increase the arsenic translocation factor in the As hyperaccumulating fern Pteris vittata L. [An article from: Chemosphere] by A. Trotta, P. Falaschi, et all 2006-09-01
  7. Defoliation effects on arbuscular mycorrhizae and plant growth of two native bunchgrasses and an invasive forb [An article from: Applied Soil Ecology] by S.Z. Walling, C.A. Zabinski, 2006-05-01
  8. Mycorrhizae activity and diversity in conventional and organic apple [An article from: Soil Biology and Biochemistry] by S. Purin, O.K. Filho, et all 2006-07-01
  9. Mycorrhizae: An entry from Macmillan Reference USA's <i>Macmillan Reference USA Science Library: Biology</i> by Nancy Collins Johnson, 2002
  10. Arbuscular mycorrhizae as an alternative for a sustainable agriculture in tropical areas/Las micorrizas arbusculares como alternativa para una agricultura ... tropicais.: An article from: Interciencia by Gisela Cuenca, Alicia Caceres, et all 2007-01-01
  11. Physiological and genetical aspects of mycorrhizae: Proceedings of the 1st European Symposium on Mycorrhizae, Dijon, 1-5 July 1985 = Aspects physiologiques ... sur les mycorhizes, Dijon, 1-5 juillet 1985
  12. Ecological and applied aspects of ecto- and endomycorrhizal associations: Proceedings of 2nd European Symposium on Mycorrhizae, held in Prague, Czechoslovakia, 5-9 August 1988
  13. World literature on Mycorrhizae (Contributions of Reed Herbarium) by Edward Hacskaylo, 1973
  14. Mycorrhizae enhance nutrient uptake from infertile soils (Illustrated concepts in tropical agriculture) by Russell S Yost, 1980

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42. Signaling And Nutrient Transfer Mechanisms In The Mycorrhizal Symbiosis
AM Arbuscular mycorrhizae are the most common and widespread of all mycorrhizal associations. It is a hugely diverse group of autotrophs that engage in
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43. Mycorrhizae: Impacts On Production, QB 95-11
470 C16C Allelopathic effects by Empetrum hermaphroditum on development and nitrogen uptake by roots and mycorrhizae of Pinus silvestris.
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44. Mycorrhizae Abstracts
Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are soil borne fungi that form mutualistic associations with the majority of species of land plants.
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46. Molecular cloning and characterization of phosphate transporters from arbuscular mycorrhizal associations. Maria J. Harrison, H. Liu, I.E. Maldonado-Mendoza and M. L. van Buuren. The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Plant Biology Division, 2510 Sam Noble Pkwy, Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401. Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are soil borne fungi that form mutualistic associations with the majority of species of land plants. The fungi are obligate symbionts and colonize the cortex of the plant root in order to obtain carbon from their plant hosts. The association is also beneficial for the plant as the fungi assist the plant with the aquisition of phosphate and other mineral nutrients from the soil. Our aim is to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying phosphate transport in the symbiosis. Towards this goal we have isolated cDNA clones encoding phosphate transporters from roots of M. truncatula colonized with the AM fungus Glomus versiforme. cDNA clones from both the fungus and the plant were obtained and both encode proteins that are predicted to contain 12 membrane spanning domains, a secondary structure that is typical of membrane transporters from prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The cDNAs were expressed in yeast where they were able to complement a yeast phosphate transport mutant, therefore indicating that the encoded proteins are functional phosphate transporters. Phosphate transporters have been cloned previously from Neurospora and Saccharomyces.

45. This Is A Collection Of Mycorrhizae Research Papers.
This is a collection of mycorrhizae Research Papers on a variety of topics.
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46. Garden Grounds - Why Mycorrhizae?
mycorrhizae is the active ingredient in Garden Grounds,but what is mycorrhizae and why is it important to the health of your plants?
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47. Mycorrhizae Alter Quality And Quantity Of Carbon Allocated Below Ground
We report here the direct measurement of carbon in and through all major pools of a mycorrhizal (fungusroot) coniferous seedling (a complete carbon budget)
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Nature , 58 - 60 (05 May 1994); doi:10.1038/369058a0 Mycorrhizae alter quality and quantity of carbon allocated below ground Paul T. Rygiewicz US Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Research Laboratory, 200 SW 35th Street, Corvallis, Oregon 97333, USA
and altered climate stressors alter mycorrhizal colonization in forests, the role of forests in sequestering carbon could be altered. References Dixon, R. K. et al. Science ISI ChemPort Allen, M. F. The Ecology of Mycorrhizae 184 (Cambridge University Press, New York, 1991). Mycorrhizal Symbiosis 483 (Academic, New York, 1983). Jakobsen, I. in Methods of Microbiology, Vol. 23 , Techniques of the Study of Mycorrhiza ChemPort Science ChemPort Soil Biol. Biochem. New Phytol. ISI Plant Physiol. PubMed ChemPort Soil Biol. Biochem. Article ISI Environ. Pollut. Article PubMed ChemPort Pl. Soil A. Sci. For.

48. Fact Sheet: Mycorrhizae
From NewFarm.org Fact Sheetmycorrhizae. MyCore-What? The blow-by-blow on beneficial root fungi, mycorrhizasrocket boosters for your plants.
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FACT SHEET: Mycorrhizae My-Core-What?
The blow-by-blow on beneficial root fungi, mycorrhizasrocket boosters for your plants. Micrograph of fungal arbuscules in the cells of leek roots. In the scientific literature, endomycorrhizae are sometimes referred to as vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM), or arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), because under the microscope the fungal hyphae growing within the plant roots resemble vesicles (little sacs) or arbuscles (little tree-shaped growths). (Photo courtesy of the Agricultural Research Service Photo Unit.) September 29, 2003: The maintenance of viable yields in organic of low-input agriculture can be dependent upon nutrient management. Organic agriculture enhances and utilizes natural processes. Among the natural biological processes that contribute to soil nutrient management are symbioses between plants and bacteria (as in nitrogen fixation) or fungi (as in mycorrhizas). How do AM fungi benefit crop growth?

49. Arbuscular Mycorrhizae Interactions In Plants, Rhizosphere And Soils,Interaction
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MycorrhizaMicrobe Interactions: Effect on Rhizosphere: C.K. Suresh and D.J. Bagyaraj Interactions between Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Non-Symbiotic Beneficial Microbiota: C. Calvet et al. Interaction of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza with Nitrogen-fixing Bacteria: A.K. Saxena et al. Arbuscular-Mycorrhiza and Plant Disease: A.K. Sharma and B.N. Johri INTERACTIONS IN SOIL Section Summary Influence of Edaphic and Environmental Factors on Arbuscular Mycorrhizae: Teresa E. Pawlowska and Iris Charvat Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Response to Adverse Soil Conditions: James A. Entry et al. Arbuscular Mycorrhizae: Mineral Nutrient and Water Acquisition: R.B. Clark

50. BioEd Online Slides: Mycorrhizae, Parasite, Mutualism, Lichens, Fungi
mycorrhizae are mutualistic relationships between fungi and the roots of vascular plants. Fungi cells supply the plant with more nutrients and water than
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51. Landscape And Nursery Dialog Mary Ann Rose Commercial Landscape
I n last month s Buckeye I described mycorrhizae and their basic functions. Briefly, mycorrhizae are an association of certain types of fungi with the roots
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Mycorrhizae: Potential in the Landscape Keywords: alternative substrates, fertility, fungus, new products, tree health, soil amendments I n last monthâs Buckeye I described mycorrhizae and their basic functions. Briefly, mycorrhizae are an association of certain types of fungi with the roots of plants. Mycorrhizal associations can improve plant nutrition by increasing their absorptive capacity for water and nutrients. In this article Iâll explore the significance and potential of mycorrhizae in the landscape.
Some plants will not survive more than a few months without mycorrhizae, including the genera Abies, Larix, Picea, Pinus, Carpinus, Fagus, and Quercus
Products containing ecto- and/or endomycorrhizal fungi are currently being marketed to the green industry; apparently they are also being advertised to homeowners. The question is, will these additions really help? The products are relatively expensive, so the question is an important one.
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52. Mycorrhizal Relationship Of Plants
Extensive in vitro hyphal growth of vesiculararbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the presence of CO2 and flavonols. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 58
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Mycorrhizal Relationship of Plants Mycorrhizae Introduction Ectomycorrhizae Endomycorrhizae Ericaceous mycorrhizae Fungi and the Orchidaceae Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VA or VAM) Endophytes REFERENCES Akiyama, K., K. Matsuzaki, and H. Hayashi. Plant sesquiterpenes induce hyphal branching in arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Nature Allen, M. F. The Ecology of Mycorrhizae. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England. Arnold, A. E., L. C. Mejía, D. Kyllo, E. I. Rojas, Z. Maynard, N. Robbins, and E. A. Herre. Fungal endophytes limit pathogen damage in a tropical tree. Proceedings National Academy Sciences Bacon, W. W., J. F. White, J. F. White, Jr. Microbial Endophytes. Marcel Dekker. New York. Bago, B., P. E. Pfeffer, and Y. Shachar-Hill. Carbon metabolism and transport in arbuscular mycorrhizas. Plant Physiology Bécard, G., D. D. Douds, and P. E. Pfeffer. Extensive in vitro hyphal growth of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the presence of CO and flavonols. Applied and Environmental Microbiology Bidartondo, M. I., B. Burghardt, G. Gebauer, T. D. Bruns, D. J. Read.

53. TreeHelp.com: Trees: Species: Palm: Mycorrhizae
Over millions of years, palms have evolved to thrive in a specific type of soil. When a palm is transplanted into a new environment, the soil is rarely
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54. Mycorrhizae Definition
mycorrhizae. Definition. Search for. Glossary word, Glossary - def, Textbooks, Protocols, Images, Tools, Forum, PubMed, Links, Press Releases
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55. Tillage Or No-tillage: Impact On Mycorrhizae
Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are ubiquitous in agricultural soils. These fungi play important roles in plant nutrition and soil conservation.
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56. Session: COS 110 - Mycorrhizae III
800 AM, COS 1101, Root and mycorrhizal distribution through the soil profile 950 AM, COS 110-6, Turnover of fine roots and mycorrhizae and their
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Thursday, August 9, 2007: 8:00 AM-11:30 AM Willow Glen II, San Jose Marriott COS 110 - Mycorrhizae III 8:00 AM COS 110-1 Root and mycorrhizal distribution through the soil profile across a 3 million year semi-arid substrate age gradient
Greg Newman, Northern Arizona University , Kristin Haskins, The Arboretum at Flagstaff, Howard Van Tuyl, Northern Arizona University, Andrew Kowler, University of Arizona, Steve Hart, Northern Arizona University 8:20 AM COS 110-2 Structure of mycorrhizal fungal communities vary with soil fertility and grazing in the Serengeti grassland
Nancy Johnson, Northern Arizona University , Erica Lindsay, Northern Arizona University, Mark E. Ritchie, Syracuse University 8:40 AM COS 110-3 Soil processes, ectomycorrhizal fungi, and atmospheric nitrogen deposition: What are the connections?
Richard W. Lucas, University of Wyoming , Brenda B. Casper, University of Pennsylvania 9:00 AM COS 110-4 Effects of different mycorrhizal associations on performance within a plant-hybrid complex
Paul Sochacki, Portland State University , Jennifer M. Rhode, Georgia College and State University, Mitch Cruzan, Portland State University

57. Go Green Guard: Mycorrhizae
mycorrhizae (of Greek origin meaning “fungus roots”) are a beneficial fungus that is an essential part of all healthy plants, promoting root growth and
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root system. providing a natural defense against diseases and pests. Mycorrhizae are abundant in natural forest soil, but in the urban forest the amount is often depleted. This is especially true for soils that are degraded, compacted, lack organic matter, or suffer from fertilizer and pH imbalances. For millions of years, trees and shrubs had to survive drought, extreme temperatures, lack of nutrients and other stresses that threaten a plants life. To defend themselves against these stresses, plants established a favorable, symbiotic relationship with the beneficial fungi found in the soil. Mycorrhizal spore technology was developed for use in forestry over 25 years ago. Now available commercially, that same technology is being used for the problems of trees in the urban environment.

58. A FUNGI CALLED "MYCORRHIZAE"
Response to A fungi called mycorrhyzae A recent posting regarding mycorrhizal fungi and inoculants in general and Plant Health Care, Inc. in particular,
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59. Polution/temp Change Effect Mycorrhizae? - Conifers Forum - GardenWeb
Can or could the polution that we put into the environment have a negative impact on mycorrhizae and their beneficial interaction with plants?
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Posted by picea 6A Cinci- Oh ( My Page ) on Fri, Jan 4, 08 at 1:12 We have had a nice discussion on Global warming but I have another question that is somewhat tied into this. Can or could the polution that we put into the environment have a negative impact on mycorrhizae and their beneficial interaction with plants? Could global warming, what ever the cause, magnify this? When you see large plant population in stress experts discuss a lot of variable but never this one. I was just wondering if anyone has any knowledge on this subject. David Follow-Up Postings:
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Hi David, A really technical question that most of us, but not all, would have to look up the term just to know what you are talking about. Since you seem to have some interest and back ground in this subject, what are your thoughts?

60. Contribution Of Mycorrhizae To P Nutrition Of Crops Growing On An Oxisol -- Yost
Most plant species, including the major crops, form symbiotic mycorrhizal associations between their roots and certain fungi which influence nutrient uptake
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Contribution of Mycorrhizae to P Nutrition of Crops Growing on an Oxisol
R. S. Yost and R. L. Fox Most plant species, including the major crops, form symbiotic mycorrhizal associations between their roots and certain fungi which influence nutrient uptake, especially P, from infertile soils. HOW well-supplied the phosphate must be before mycorrhizae

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