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Arbuscular Mycorrhizas

Physiology and Function

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Editors:
  1. Yoram Kapulnik

    1. Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagen, Israel

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  2. David D. Douds

    1. United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Wyndmoor, USA

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-1
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  2. Mycorrhizal Fungi Influence Soil Structure

    • R. M. Miller, J. D. Jastrow
    Pages 3-18

  3. Mycorrhizal Symbiosis and Plant Reproduction

    • Roger T. Koide
    Pages 19-46

  4. Spore Germination and Pre-Symbiotic Mycelial Growth

    • Manuela Giovannetti
    Pages 47-68

  5. Modification of Plant Gene Expression

    • Laurence Lapopin, Philipp Franken
    Pages 69-84

  6. Symbiotic Exchange of Nutrients in Arbuscular Mycorrhizas: Transport and Transfer of Phosphorus

    • Masanori Saito
    Pages 85-106

  7. Carbon Partitioning, Cost, and Metabolism of Arbuscular Mycorrhizas

    • David D. Douds Jr., Philip E. Pfeffer, Yair Shachar-Hill
    Pages 107-129

  8. Effects of Genetic Differences among Crop Species and Cultivars Upon the Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis

    • Jennifer L. Parke, Shawn W. Kaeppler
    Pages 131-146

  9. The Use of Plant Mutants to Study Regulation of Colonization by AM Fungi

    • R. Larry Peterson, Frédérique C. Guinel
    Pages 147-171

  10. Modulation of Host Defence Systems

    • Eliane Dumas-Gaudot, Armelle Gollotte, Christelle Cordier, Silvio Gianinazzil, Vivienne Gianinazzi-Pearson
    Pages 173-200

  11. Stomatal Behavior of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Plants

    • Robert M. Augé
    Pages 201-237

  12. Interactions of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi with other soil organisms

    • Milan Gryndler
    Pages 239-262

  13. Hormonal Balance in Plants During Colonization by Mycorrhizal Fungi

    • Jutta Ludwig-Müller
    Pages 263-285

  14. In Vitro and in Situ Techniques to Examine the Role of Roots and Root Exudates During AM Fungus-Host Interactions

    • Gerald Nagahashi
    Pages 287-305

  15. Nutrient uptake

    • Eckhard George
    Pages 307-343

  16. Effects of Mycorrhizas on Plant Tolerance to Diseases

    • Robert G. Linderman
    Pages 345-365

  17. Back Matter

    Pages 367-372
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About this book

Recent years have brought an upsurge of interest in the study of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, partly due to the realization that the effective utilization of these symbiotic soil fungi is likely to be essential in sustainable agriculture. Impressive progress has been made during the last decade in the study of this symbiosis largely as a result of increasing exploitation of molecular tools. Although early emphasis was placed on the use of molecular tools to study physiological processes triggered by the symbiosis, such as expression of symbiosis-specific polypeptides and modulation of host defences, other applications await. It was obvious to us that gathering leaders in the field to summarize these topics and point out research needs was necessary if we were to understand the physiology and function of AM fungi at a molecular level. In addition, we have taken the opportunity to present these reviews in a logical sequence of topics ranging from the initiation of the life cycle of the fungus to its functions in plant growth and in the below ground ecosystem. It was a challenge to limit this flood of information to the confines of one text. This is a very exciting time for mycorrhiza biologists and it is our hope that some of this excitement is conveyed to our readers.

Reviews

`The book is well-produced with very few typographical and referencing errors. We commend this book to any pathologists wishing to learn more about the current state of knowledge of these organisms.'
Plant Pathology, 50(2001)
`I will finish by recommending this book to anyone with a research team working on AMF. It will save much wasted and costly time in repeating already undertaken research and concentrate efforts on more innovative experimentation.'
Geoderma,104(2001)
`The outward appearance of the book is good and it has a nice feel. The book will be useful in illustrating the statej of the art at the time of going to press and as a reference work and should be available in libraries for researchers and students alike.'
Soil Biology & Biochemistry, Vol.33 (2001)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagen, Israel

    Yoram Kapulnik

  • United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Wyndmoor, USA

    David D. Douds

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Arbuscular Mycorrhizas

  • Book Subtitle: Physiology and Function

  • Editors: Yoram Kapulnik, David D. Douds

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0776-3

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2000

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-7923-6444-3Published: 30 November 2000

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-90-481-5515-6Published: 19 October 2010

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-017-0776-3Published: 09 March 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VI, 372

  • Topics: Mycology, Plant Ecology, Plant Sciences, Plant Pathology, Soil Science & Conservation, Plant Physiology

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