The Importance of Mycorrhizal Fungi and Other Beneficial Microorganisms in Biodiversity Projects
Ecosystem processes are the combined activities of a variety of microorganisms. The most important functional groups include mycorrhizae, nitrogen fixers, decomposers, plant growth promoting rhizobacteria, pathogen—suppressive organisms, builders of soil structure and of protective surface crusts. These organisms do not reliably disperse to the nursery or to a planting site. They require a focused inoculation program from stockpiled top soil or from pre—inoculated plants. Current technology allows introduction of mycorrhizae, nitrogen fixers, and pathogen suppressive organisms. Other functional groups may soon become available commercially.
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Author(s): Ted St. John
Publication: National Nursery Proceedings - 1992
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Western Forest Nursery Association
1993 - Fallen Leaf Lake, CA
