Mycorrhiza : occurrence in natural and restored environments / Marcela Pagano, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Pagano, Marcela.

Series:

Environmental science, engineering and technology series.

Environmental science, engineering and technology series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mycorrhizas.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (343 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hauppauge, N.Y. : Nova Science Publishers, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book explores the links between mycorrhizas in the aquatic and riparian ecosystems, presenting research that points to the important role of arbuscular mycorrhizal in these environments. The volume seeks to spur further development of links for understanding AM function in the different soil systems, both in natural and restored ecosystems..

Contents:

Intro

MYCORRHIZA OCCURRENCE IN NATURAL AND RESTORED ENVIRONMENTS

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAS IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS: AN OVERVIEW

Abstract

Introduction

Soil Conditions and Mycorrhizas

AM Fungi and Plant Succession

Root Colonization in Nature

Am Spore Distribution and Diversity

Glomalin in Natural Environments

Conclusions

References

Chapter 2 LARGE-SCALE DIVERSITY PATTERNS IN SPORE COMMUNITIES OF ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI

Methods

Sample Collection and Spore Extraction

Data Analysis

Results and Discussion

Relationship between AM Fungal and Plant Diversity

Latitudinal Patterns in AM Fungal Diversity

Influence of Disturbance on AM Fungal Diversity

Management Implications

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Chapter 3 ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE FOR TROPICAL FOREST FORMATION IN BRAZIL

1. Introduction

2. Response of Tropical Native Woody Species to AM Inoculation

3. Nutrient Acquisition by Plants

3.1. Root Morphology and AM Root Colonization for Nutrient Acquisition

4. AM Fungus Amount during Plant Succession

5. Inoculum of AM Fungus Available in Soil

6. Change in Plant Strategy for Nutrient Acquisition during Succession Progress

6. Importance of AM Fungus for Initial Forest Structuring

7. AM Association on Revegetation Programs and Recovery of Degraded Lands

Chapter 4 ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI IN THE AMAZON REGION

Chapter 5 OCURRENCE OF MYCORRHIZAS IN HIGHLAND FIELDS

Soil Conditions in the Rock Outcrops in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

AM Spore Distribution and Diversity in the Rock Outcrops

Economic Importance of the Vegetal Species in the Rock Outcrops

Benefits and Problems Encountered in the Study

Chapter 6 CO-OCURRENCE OF ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAS AND DARK SEPTATE ENDOPHYTES IN PTERIDOPHYTES FROM A VALDIVIAN TEMPERATE RAINFOREST IN PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA

Valdivian Temperate Rainforests

Temperate Rainforests: General Description

The Valdivian Temperate Rainforest Region

Puerto Blest

Analyzing Arbuscular Mycorrhizas in Pteridophytes

Mycorrhizal Colonization in Pteridophytes of Puerto Blest

Pteridophytes

Mycorrhizal Status of Pteridophytes Present in Puerto Blest

a) Non-mycorrhizal

b) Facultatively Mycorrhizal

c) Consistently Mycorrhizal

Dark Septate Endophytes

Chapter 7 MYCORRHIZAS, AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT IN SEMIARID SITES

Reports for Brazil

Reports for Minas Gerais State Brazil

Soils and Climatic Conditions

Spore Distribution and Diversity

Root Colonization by AMF

AMF and Land Disturbation

Problems Encountered in the Studies and Future Directions

Chapter 8 MYCORRHIZAL STATUS AND RESPONSIVENESS OF EARLY SUCCESSIONAL COMMUNITIES FROM CHAQUEAN REGION IN CENTRAL ARGENTINA

Mycorrhizal Status of Ruderal Species in the Chaquean Region

The Role of AMF in Ruderal Communities

Effect of AMF on Growth and Interactions between Ruderal Species

Effects of AMF on Dominance in Ruderal Community

Effects of AMF on Productivity in Ruderal Community

Model on the Effect of AMF on Plant Succession

Implications for Management

References.

Chapter 9 MEASURING AND ESTIMATING ECTOMYCORRHIZAL FUNGAL DIVERSITY: A CONTINUOUS CHALLENGE

Ectomycorrhizal Symbiosis on the Stage!

Phylogenetic Evidence

Root Endophytic and ECM Ascomycetes

ECM Fungi Guild: The New Members Are…

Saprotrophic Life Styles of ECM Fungi

Concluding Remarks

Chapter 10 MYCORRHIZAL DIVERSITY IN NATIVE AND EXOTIC WILLOWS (SALIX HUMBOLDTIANA AND S. ALBA) IN ARGENTINA

Environmental Factors Affecting ECM Diversity

Soil Moisture

Soil pH

Soil Nutrients Levels

Soil Structure

Microsites Effect

ECM Functioning among Aquatic Environments

Salix alba L. ECM Diversity along an Arid to Riparian Gradient in Central Argentina

Salix humboldtiana ECM Diversity in Central Argentina

Chapter 11 TREE SPECIES COMPOSITION AND DIVERSITY IN BRAZILIAN FRESHWATER FLOODPLAINS

2. Flooding and its Consequence for Tree Vegetation

3. Definition, Extent and Distribution of Tropical Floodplain Forests in Brazil

4. Flooded Forests of the Amazon Basin

4.1. Environment

4.2. Tree Vegetation of Seasonally Floodplains along Large Rivers

4.3. Further Flooded Forest Types in the Amazon Basin

5. Flooded Forests of the Cerrado

5.1. Environment

5.2. Tree Vegetation of Hyperseasonal Savannas: The Pantanal

5.3. Tree Vegetation of Riparian forests of the Cerrado

6. The Atlantic Forest Domain

6.1. Environment

6.2. Tree Vegetation of Flooded Forests

7. Flood-tolerant Tree Assemblages in Different Brazilian Biomes: Oligarchies and Endemism

Chapter 12 ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAE IN AQUATIC PLANTS, INDIA

AM Fungal Association in Aquatic Plants.

AM Fungal Association in Khazan Lands

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) Fungal Association in Mangroves

Chapter 13 IMPORTANCE OF ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI FOR RECOVERY OF RIPARIAN SITES IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL

Riparian Forests and Soil Carbon Sequestration

AMF Species Richness in Riparian Environment

Chapter 14 MYCORRHIZAS IN NATURAL AND RESTORED RIPARIAN ZONES

Mycorrhizas in Riparian Zones

Mycorrhizas in Riparian Zones from Brazil

Mycorrhizae in Riparian Zones from Southern Brazil

Abiotic Conditions

Plant Growth in Riparian Environments

Spore Numbers and Phosphate Solubilizing Microorganisms

Root Colonization In Riparian Areas

The Diversity of AMF Fungi in Riparian Areas

AMF Species Richness and Land Use

Glomalin-Related Soil Protein Content and Land Use

The Importance of Riparian Areas Conservation and Restoration

Conclusions and Future Goals

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-62081-772-1

OCLC:

923667367