Overview

This text provides a structured compilation of reviews of what is known about arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis. Topics were selected to cover major steps in the life cycle of AM fungi (germination, signalling/recognition prior to colonization, and host regulation of colonization). Aspects of the physiological interaction within the root (regulation of host defenses, bidirectional transport of nutrients, modification of gene expression, and carbon metabolism) are then discussed. The focus then widens to effects of the mycorrhiza upon the whole plant (nutrition, water relations, reproduction, and resistance to disease), and expands further to essential aspects of the role of AM fungi in soil ecology (soil aggregation, and interactions with other soil microbes). Leaders in the field present critical reviews and point toward areas for future research. This volume should be helpful for both researchers in the field and those interested in a thorough knowledge of this symbiosis.

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Author:   Yoram Kapulnik ,  David D. Douds Jr.
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   2000 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.580kg
ISBN:  

9780792364443

ISBN 10:   0792364449
Pages:   372
Publication Date:   30 November 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Mycorrhizal fungi influence soil structure.- Mycorrhizal Symbiosis and Plant Reproduction.- Spore Germination and Pre-Symbiotic Mycelial Growth.- Modification of Plant Gene Expression.- Symbiotic Exchange of Nutrients in Arbuscular Mycorrhizas: Transport and Transfer of Phosphorus.- Carbon Partitioning, Cost, and Metabolism of Arbuscular Mycorrhizas.- Effects of Genetic Differences among Crop Species and Cultivars Upon the Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis.- The Use of Plant Mutants to Study Regulation of Colonization by AM Fungi.- Modulation of Host Defence Systems.- Stomatal Behavior of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Plants.- Interactions of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi with other soil organisms.- Hormonal Balance in Plants During Colonization by Mycorrhizal Fungi.- In Vitro and in Situ Techniques to Examine the Role of Roots and Root Exudates During AM Fungus-Host Interactions.- Nutrient uptake.- Effects of Mycorrhizas on Plant Tolerance to Diseases.

Reviews

The book is well-produced with very few typographical and referencing errors. We commend this book to any pathologists wishing to learn more about the current state of knowledge of these organisms.' Plant Pathology, 50(2001) I will finish by recommending this book to anyone with a research team working on AMF. It will save much wasted and costly time in repeating already undertaken research and concentrate efforts on more innovative experimentation.' Geoderma,104(2001) The outward appearance of the book is good and it has a nice feel. The book will be useful in illustrating the statej of the art at the time of going to press and as a reference work and should be available in libraries for researchers and students alike.' Soil Biology & Biochemistry, Vol.33 (2001)

`The book is well-produced with very few typographical and referencing errors. We commend this book to any pathologists wishing to learn more about the current state of knowledge of these organisms.' Plant Pathology, 50(2001) `I will finish by recommending this book to anyone with a research team working on AMF. It will save much wasted and costly time in repeating already undertaken research and concentrate efforts on more innovative experimentation.' Geoderma,104(2001) `The outward appearance of the book is good and it has a nice feel. The book will be useful in illustrating the statej of the art at the time of going to press and as a reference work and should be available in libraries for researchers and students alike.' Soil Biology & Biochemistry, Vol.33 (2001)

`The book is well-produced with very few typographical and referencing errors. We commend this book to any pathologists wishing to learn more about the current state of knowledge of these organisms.' Plant Pathology, 50(2001) `I will finish by recommending this book to anyone with a research team working on AMF. It will save much wasted and costly time in repeating already undertaken research and concentrate efforts on more innovative experimentation.' Geoderma,104(2001) `The outward appearance of the book is good and it has a nice feel. The book will be useful in illustrating the statej of the art at the time of going to press and as a reference work and should be available in libraries for researchers and students alike.' Soil Biology & Biochemistry, Vol.33 (2001)

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