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  • Title: Biology and applications of mycorrhizal fungi.
    Author: Sharma S, Madan M, Vasudevan P.
    Journal: Microbiologia; 1997 Dec; 13(4):427-36. PubMed ID: 9608516.
    Abstract:
    Mycorrhizae have been shown to increase growth and yield of plants. They have been identified with both nutrient mobilization and nutrient cycling. Arbuscular (or endo-) mycorrhizae play a significant role in agriculture and most natural ecosystems, whereas ectomycorrhizae have a great potential in forestry and wasteland regeneration. The use of mycorrhizal fungi would reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers besides minimizing environmental pollution. The present review addresses the progress that there has been in the area of the ecto- and endomycorrhizae. It also examines the potential of field applications of mycorrhizal biotechnology in agriculture and forestry.
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