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Microbial Root Endophytes

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Schulz, B. (2006). Mutualistic Interactions with Fungal Root Endophytes. In: Schulz, B.J.E., Boyle, C.J.C., Sieber, T.N. (eds) Microbial Root Endophytes. Soil Biology, vol 9. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-33526-9_15

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