ISSN:
1573-5036
Keywords:
Absorption spectrophotometry
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Catalytic potential
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Cation exchange
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Ectoceulular mycorrhizae Ephemeral nature of mycorrhizal short roots
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H2O2-decomposing enzymes
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Manometric analyses
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Microscopic examinations
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Mycelial root clusters
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Mycoplasts
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Multimineral soils of pitted outwash
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Northern Wisconsin
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Pinus resinosa Pinus strobus
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Radiation and mycorrhiaal short roots
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Symbiotic tree nutrition
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary This study was concerned with properties of mycelia-agglutinated terminal root clusters, or mycoplasts,' of naturally reproduced seedlings ofPinus resinosa andPinus strobus. These rhizospheric root appendages, formed at the expense of the host plant's carbohydrates, exhibited high catalytic potential, cation exchange capacity, and content of exchangeable bases, including complexible cations. These attributes suggest that mycelial clusters are important components of tree-fungus symbiotic mechanism that increase availability of nutrients to the trees. The mycelial clusters apparently perform the function of mycorrhizal short roots which are often nonexistent under the conditions of reduced radiation in well-stocked forest stands.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02182005
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