The sequestrate Rhodactina was originally proposed as a monotypic genus to accommodate R. himalayensis and was suggested be a member of the Gautieriaceae because of similarities in spore ornamentation. Our results, based on atp6 sequences, however, place Rhodactina in the Boletaceae. In addition to the type species, a new species, R. incarnata, from northern Thailand is described and illustrate...

Global environmental change has serious implications for functional biodiversity in temperate and boreal forests. Trees depend on mycorrhizal fungi for nutrient uptake, but predicted increases in nitrogen availability may alter fungal communities. To address a knowledge gap regarding the effects of nitrogen availability on mycorrhizal communities at large scales, we examine the relationship bet...

Corybas carsei is one of New Zealand’s most endangered orchids, with a single remaining population in the Whangamarino Wetland (North Island). Although orchid mycorrhizae have proved critical aspect conservation globally, until now mycorrhizal fungi C. not been identified or utilised for conservation. This study investigated fungal associates using three culture-based approaches: grown directly...

More than 95 % short roots of most terrestrial plants are colonized by mycorrhizal fungi as soon as they emerge in the upper soil profiles. The establishment of mycorrhizal association involves profound morphological and physiological changes in root and fungus. It is affected by other rhizospheric microorganisms, specifically by the bacteria. Bacteria may have developed mechanisms of selective...

Ericaceae are a group of plants with biotechnological and commercial importance. These establish symbiotic associations wide mycorrhizal fungi. National global studies have focused on two them: arbuscular endomycorrhizae ectomycorrhizae. The most recent type mycorrhiza recorded is the cavendishioid ectendomycorrhizae. one least-studied understood mycorrhizae, along monotropoid arbutoid mycorrhi...

Phytoremediation is a site remediation strategy, which employs plants to remove non-volatile and immisible soil contents. This sustainable and inexpensive process is emerging as a viable alternative to traditional contaminated land remediation methods. To enhance phytoremediation as a viable strategy, fast growing plants with high metal uptake ability and rapid biomass gain are needed. This pap...