Waiting for fungi: the ectomycorrhizal invasion of lowland heathlands

Waiting for fungi: the ectomycorrhizal invasion of lowland heathlands

1. In England, the loss of lowland heathland, a habitat of global conservation importance, is primarily due to the invasion of birch and pine. This encroachment has been researched in depth from a plant perspective but little is known about the role of mycorrhizal fungi. In lowland heathlands the resident dwarf shrubs form ericoid mycorrhizas whereas invading trees form ectomycorrhizas. Therefo...

Mechanism for Ectomycorrhizal Fungi in Neotropical Lowland Forests?

Mycorrhizas are symbiotic associations between plant roots and fungi. They are divided into different categories depending on morphological characteristics and the identity of the fungi and plants (Smith & Read, 2008). In tropical rainforests, most tree species are associated with arbuscular mycorrhizas (AM) (Alexander, 1989). Neotropical tree species belonging to confirmed ectomycorrhizal (EcM...

The ecology of ectomycorrhizal fungi

the search for the self in becketts theatre: waiting for godot and endgame

this thesis is based upon the works of samuel beckett. one of the greatest writers of contemporary literature. here, i have tried to focus on one of the main themes in becketts works: the search for the real "me" or the real self, which is not only a problem to be solved for beckett man but also for each of us. i have tried to show becketts techniques in approaching this unattainable goal, base...

The ecology of ectomycorrhizal fungi