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

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