Overview

The roots of most plants are colonized by symbiotic fungi to form mycorrhiza, which play a critical role in the capture of nutrients from the soil and therefore in plant nutrition. Mycorrhizal Symbiosis is recognized as the definitive work in this area. Since the last edition was published there have been major advances in the field, particularly in the area of molecular biology, and the new edition has been fully revised and updated to incorporate these exciting new developments.

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Author:   Sally E. Smith (Soil and Land Systems, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Australia) ,  David J. Read (Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, The University of Sheffield, UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 16.50cm , Height: 4.20cm , Length: 24.10cm
Weight:   1.660kg
ISBN:  

9780123705266

ISBN 10:   0123705266
Pages:   800
Publication Date:   09 April 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Section 1 Arbuscular Mycorrhizas 1. The Symbionts Forming Arbuscular Mycorrhizas 2. Colonization of Roots and Anatomy of Arbuscular Mycorrhizas 3. Genetic, Cellular and Molecular Interactions in the Establishment of Arbuscular Mycorrhizas 4. Growth and Carbon Economy of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbionts 5. Mineral Nutrition, Toxic Element Accumulation and Water Relations of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Plants Section 2 Ectomycorrhizas 6. Structure and Development of Ectomycorrhizal Roots 7. Ectendo- and Arbutoid Mycorrhizas 8. Growth and Carbon Allocation of Ectomycorrhizal Symbionts 9. Nitrogen Mobilization and Nutrition in Ectomycorrhizal Plants 10. Phosphorus and Base Cation Nutrition, Heavy Metal Accumulation and Water Relations of Ectomycorrhizal Plants Section 3 Ericoid, Orchid and Mycoheterotrophic Mycorrhizas 11. Ericoid Mycorrhizas 12. Mycorrhizas of Green Orchids 13. Mycorrhizas in Achlorophyllous Plants (Mycoheterotrophs) 14. Fungal Symbioses in Lower Land Plants Section 4 Functioning of Mycorrhizas in Broader Contexts 15. The Roles of Mycorrhizas in Successional Processes and in Selected Biomes 16. Mycorrhizas in Ecological Interactions 17. Mycorrhizas in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry

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Reviews of the First Edtion<br><br>Society of General Microbiology Quarterly<br> It is difficult to see how this book could be bettered. <br>The Biologist<br> Lucid writing, together with obvious enthusiasm for the subject, make this book pleasurable and stimulating to read. There is no doubt that it will indeed be essential reading for the increasing number of people studying mycorrhizals in many parts of the world. <br><br>New Phytologist<br> Of value to students and researchers alike...An immensely scholarly work. The book will be essential reading for all students in the mycorrhizal discipline. <br><br>Journal of Ecology<br> A classic in its field. A most comprehensive and up-to-date review...Compulsive reading...

Reviews of the First EdtionSociety of General Microbiology Quarterly It is difficult to see how this book could be bettered. The Biologist Lucid writing, together with obvious enthusiasm for the subject, make this book pleasurable and stimulating to read. There is no doubt that it will indeed be essential reading for the increasing number of people studying mycorrhizals in many parts of the world. New Phytologist Of value to students and researchers alike...An immensely scholarly work. The book will be essential reading for all students in the mycorrhizal discipline. Journal of Ecology A classic in its field. A most comprehensive and up-to-date review...Compulsive reading...

Reviews of the First Edtion Society of General Microbiology Quarterly It is difficult to see how this book could be bettered. The Biologist Lucid writing, together with obvious enthusiasm for the subject, make this book pleasurable and stimulating to read. There is no doubt that it will indeed be essential reading for the increasing number of people studying mycorrhizals in many parts of the world. New Phytologist Of value to students and researchers alike...An immensely scholarly work. The book will be essential reading for all students in the mycorrhizal discipline. Journal of Ecology A classic in its field. A most comprehensive and up-to-date review...Compulsive reading...

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