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Effect of Mycorrhizal Fungi on their Hosts | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about the effect of mycorrhizal fungi on their hosts. Similar to rhizosphere, mycorrhizosphere (the close vicinity of ectomycorrhizae) shows increased microbial commu­nity leading to mycorhizosphere effect. The photosynthates flow into soil through roots and mycor­rhizae support a diverse com­munity of soil microorgan­isms, many of which influ­ence plant growth. The mycorrhizosphere microor­ganisms may be facultative [...]

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Works on Mycorrhizal Fungi in India | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about the work on mycorrhizal fungi in India. Though the study of mycorrhizal fungi has been a neglected field, yet in India works on mycorrhizal fungi was started by B.K. Bakshi at Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun. His project report Mycorrhiza and its role in forestry (1974) published by F.R.I, has served as a [...]

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3 Main Types of Nematophagous Fungi | Microbiology

The nematophagous fungi are of three main types on the basis of ecological habit: 1. Nematode-Trapping Fungi 2. Endoparasitic Fungi and 3. Egg Parasites. Type # 1. Nematode-Trapping Fungi: Fungi capturing nematodes are called nematode-trapping fungi. Such fungi have evolved structural adaptations to trap or penetrate their prey. They may be predatory or endoparasites. There are varieties of ways by [...]

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