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Ericoid Mycorrhizae -Current Status

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Ericoid mycorrhizal association are widespread in root system of most member of Ericales and are very specific among mycorrhizas. Ericoid mycorrhizal plants are succesful in colonizing low mineral, acidic organic soils high in toxic metal ions. Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi produce growth promoters and siderphores.

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Singh, G., Mukerji, K.G. (2002). Ericoid Mycorrhizae -Current Status. In: Mukerji, K.G., Manoharachary, C., Chamola, B.P. (eds) Techniques in Mycorrhizal Studies. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3209-3_20

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