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What is Mycorrhiza and What Does it do?

Mycorrhiza is the association of the mycelium of various fungi and the roots of seed plants. Mycorrhiza can form in many shapes and colors. Formations sometimes look like a mantel of light gray brown texture and are often mistaken for common molds. The importance of mycorrhizae for seedling growth has been recognized and evaluated all over the world during the last 30 years.


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Author(s): Karl B. Landquist

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Issue 43 (1960)