High diversity of root associated fungi in both alpine and arctic <it>Dryas octopetala</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Dryas octopetala </it>is a widespread dwarf shrub in alpine and arctic regions that forms ectomycorrhizal (ECM) symbiotic relationships with fungi. In this study we investigated the fungal communities associated with...

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Main Authors: Geml Jozsef, Ugland Karl, Høiland Klaus, Vrålstad Trude, Brysting Anne, Carlsen Tor, Bjorbækmo Marit, Schumacher Trond, Kauserud Håvard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/10/244