Mycorrhiza: State of the Art, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Eco-Function, Biotechnology, Eco-Physiology, Structure and Systematics

E. Mohammadi Goltapeh, Y. Rezaee Danesh, R. Prasad, A. Varma (auth.), Professor Dr. Ajit Varma (eds.)978-3-540-78824-9, 978-3-540-78826-3

This third updated and revised edition emphasises strongly on genetics and molecular biology. It contains new chapters, which are written by the leading experts in their respective field of knowledge and expertise.

Mycorrhizas are symbioses between fungi and the roots of higher plants. As more than 90% of all known species of plants have the potential to form mycorrhizal associations, the productivity and species composition and the diversity of natural ecosystems are frequently dependent upon the presence and activity of mycorrhizas. The biotechnological application of mycorrhizas is expected to promote the production of food while maintaining ecologically and economically sustainable production systems.

Table of contents :
Front Matter….Pages i-xxxi
Mycorrhizal Fungi: What We Know and What Should We Know?….Pages 3-27
Diversity, Function and Potential Applications of the Root-Associated Endophytes….Pages 29-57
Structure, Extent and Functional Significance of Belowground Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Networks….Pages 59-72
Foraging for Resources in Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: What is an Obligate Symbiont Searching for and How is it Done?….Pages 73-88
Global Diversity Patterns of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi–Community Composition and Links with Functionality….Pages 89-111
Mycorrhiza Helper Bacteria….Pages 113-132
Genomic Organization and Mechanisms of Inheritance in Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: Contrasting the Evidence and Implications of Current Theories….Pages 135-148
Ectomycorrhiza and Water Transport….Pages 149-159
Hypogeous Pezizaceae: Physiology and Molecular Genetics….Pages 161-183
Evaluation of the Possible Participation of Drought-induced Genes in the Enhanced Tolerance of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Plants to Water Deficit….Pages 185-205
The Beneficial Effect of Mycorrhizae on N Utilization by the Host-Plant: Myth or Reality?….Pages 209-240
Ion Dynamics During the Polarized Growth of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: From Presymbiosis to Symbiosis….Pages 241-260
Arbuscular Mycorrhiza in Metal Hyperaccumulating Plants….Pages 261-280
Mycorrhizal Fungi and Other Root Endophytes as Biocontrol Agents Against Root Pathogens….Pages 281-306
The Biocontrol Effect of Mycorrhization on Soilborne Fungal Pathogens and the Autoregulation of the AM Symbiosis: One Mechanism, Two Effects?….Pages 307-320
Resource Partitioning Between Extraradical and Intraradical AM Fungal Mycelium….Pages 321-336
Ozone Stress and Ectomycorrhizal Root–Shoot Signaling….Pages 337-357
From Production to Application of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Agricultural Systems: Requirements and Needs….Pages 361-373
Agronomic Management of Indigenous Mycorrhizas….Pages 375-402
AM Inoculation in Tropical Agriculture: Field Results….Pages 403-417
The International Market Development for Mycorrhizal Technology….Pages 419-438
Why and How Using Micropropagated Trees rather than Germinations for Controlled Synthesis of Ectomycorrhizal Associations?….Pages 439-465
Biotechnology and Cultivation of Desert Truffles….Pages 467-483
The Fungal Transmitted Viruses….Pages 485-503
Intertwined Existence: The Life of Plant Symbiotic Fungi in Agricultural Soils….Pages 507-528
Macroecology of Microbes – Biogeography of the Glomeromycota….Pages 529-563
Arbuscular Mycorrhiza of Endangered Plant Species: Potential Impacts on Restoration Strategies….Pages 565-579
Community Developmental Patterns and Ecological Functions of Ectomycorrhizal Fungi: Implications from Primary Succession….Pages 581-599
Colonization of Plant Roots by Pseudomonads and AM Fungi: A Dynamic Phenomenon, Affecting Plant Growth and Health….Pages 601-626
In vitro Cultures Open New Prospects for Basic Research in Arbuscular Mycorrhizas….Pages 627-654
Interactions of Piriformospora indica with Medicinal Plants….Pages 655-678
In vivo Assessment of Stress Impact on Plant’s Vitality: Applications in Detecting and Evaluating the Beneficial Role of Mycorrhization on Host Plants….Pages 679-703
Edible Mycorrhizal Fungi: Identification, Life Cycle and Morphogenesis….Pages 707-732
Arbuscular Mycorrhiza in Physiological and Morphological Adaptations of Mediterranean Plants….Pages 733-752
Novel Symbiotrophic Endophytes….Pages 753-766
Frankia Nodulation, Mycorrhization and Interactions Between Frankia and Mycorrhizal Fungi in Casuarina Plants….Pages 767-781
Back Matter….Pages 783-797