MANY investigators have demonstrated the importance of ectotrophic mycorrhizae in the growth of trees. The role of these structures is physiological: mycorrhizae increase the absorbing surface ...

Mycorrhizal relationships are between a root and a fungus and together these form a symbiotic relationship. This is a relationship that is beneficial to both parties. Since the fungus lives in the in ...

Nature Plants - Root development: Subterranean specialization. Existing as they do beneath the surface of the soil, the diverse forms and behaviours of roots are often overlooked.

The root’s hairs, which are the normal nutrient and water absorption mechanisms, are suddenly “root hairs on steroids” (2009, Chalker-Scott). Almost magic, but better. It’s science. Why am I excited ...