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Mycorrhizae, the rhizosphere and plants: a connected community
Elaine Ingham and Randy Molina bring together research on relationships around plant roots.
Chapter published:
From symbiosis to community
In their 1991 chapter, the authors connect mycorrhizae with root exudates, carbon allocation and nutrient uptake. They also examine relationships with bacteria, other fungi, protozoa, nematodes and arthropods. [1]
Conditions shape the response
Responses depend on the plant, mycorrhizal fungus, other organisms, environmental conditions and observation time. The synthesis also examines pathogen protection, decomposition and soil aggregation. [1]
What we want to observe in the field
At ELKEAGE, we want to connect observations of roots with plant condition and soil management. Microscopy, photographs and field notes can be organized into a shared monitoring record.
The value of continuity
For our applications, we aim to repeat observations at the same locations, recording season, moisture and interventions. This will help us discuss the development of each grower’s own field.
Sources and references
- Ingham, E. R. & Molina, R. (1991). Interactions among mycorrhizal fungi, rhizosphere organisms, and plants. In P. Barbosa, V. A. Krischik & C. G. Jones (eds), Microbial Mediation of Plant-Herbivore Interactions. John Wiley & Sons, pp. 169–197. Original publication and study record
- Original full paper as PDF