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Current advances in mycorrhization in microporopagation

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Mycorrhization of in vitro-propagated plantlets is having a ‘positive impact’ on their posttransplanting performance. Different aspects of the technology, such as the need for improvement, sereening bioassays for selection of the most effective strains, and determination of the multiple role played by mycorrhiza, are discussed. Various constraints pertaining to the utilization of this technology and their possible solutions, such as the use of mixed cultures and aspects of technology transfer are also reviewed.

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Rai, M.K. Current advances in mycorrhization in microporopagation. In Vitro Cell.Dev.Biol.-Plant 37, 158–167 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11627-001-0028-8

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