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Techniques in Mycorrhizal Studies

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Editors:
  1. K. G. Mukerji

    1. Department of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi, India

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  2. C. Manoharachary

    1. Applied Mycology and Molecular Plant Pathology Laboratory Department of Botany, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

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  3. B. P. Chamola

    1. Department of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi, India

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Table of contents (25 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction : Mycorrhizal Studies

    • C. Manoharachary, K. G. Mukerji
    Pages 1-6

  3. Soil Microbes

    • K. G. Mukerji
    Pages 7-13

  4. Soil Microflora : Isolation, Enumeration and Identification

    • Rani Gupta, H. Mohapatra
    Pages 15-50

  5. Soil Factors in Relation to Distribution and Occurrence of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza

    • Rupam Kapoor, B. Giri, K. G. Mukerji
    Pages 51-85

  6. Rhizosphere Biology

    • K. G. Mukerji
    Pages 87-101

  7. Root Exudate — Biology

    • Rajni Gupta, K. G. Mukerji
    Pages 103-131

  8. Isolation of Ectomycorrhizal Fungi : Methods and Techniques

    • S. Kumar, T. Satyanarayana
    Pages 133-142

  9. Production of Inoculum of Ectomycorrhizal Fungi

    • S. Kumar, T. Satyanarayana
    Pages 143-166

  10. Identification of Ectomycorrhizas

    • K. Natarajan, V. Mohan
    Pages 167-200

  11. Techniques for the Isolation of VAM/AM Fungi in Soil

    • Rajni Gupta, K. G. Mukerji
    Pages 201-216

  12. Methods in Study of Viability of VAM Fungal Spores

    • M. Bansal, K. G. Mukerji
    Pages 217-229

  13. Root — Clearing Techniques and Quantification of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi

    • C. Manoharachary, I. K. Kunwar
    Pages 231-248

  14. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi — Identification, Taxonomic Criteria, Classification, Controversies and Terminology

    • C. Manoharachary, I. K. Kunwar, K. G. Mukerji
    Pages 249-272

  15. Techniques of AM Fungus Inoculum Production

    • Geeta Singh, K. V. B. R. Tilak
    Pages 273-283

  16. Multiplication of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Roots

    • P. Chellappan, S. A. Anitha Christy, A. Mahadevan
    Pages 285-297

  17. Biotechnological Approaches for Mass Production of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi : Current Scenario and Future Strategies

    • Abdul-Khaliq, M. L. Gupta, M. Alam
    Pages 299-312

  18. VA Mycorrhizal Techniques / VAM Technology in Establishment of Plants under Salinity Stress Conditions

    • B. Giri, Rupam Kapoor, K. G. Mukerji
    Pages 313-327

  19. Methods in Study of Degradation of Mycorrhizal Roots

    • M. Bansal, K. G. Mukerji
    Pages 329-344

  20. Ericoid Mycorrhiza — Isolation and Identification

    • Sumeet, K. G. Mukerji
    Pages 345-364
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About this book

The importance of mycorrhiza for the improvement of plant growth is increasingly being realised in Agriculture and Forestry and several mycorrhizal fungi have been commercially recognised for the purpose. The aim of this book is to describe the various techniques used to study the mycorrhizal biology. Problems with preparing such a book are many. Mainly mailing of manuscripts to and from authors resulted in irregular and final editing. Every effort was made not to change the peer review original manuscript to ensure accuracy. Our sole aims is to communicate to the greatest extent possible a current world need in mycorrhizal research. Plant productivity is regulated by microbial associations established in the plant root systems. The interactions of microorganisms and plant roots are especially important in providing nutritional requirements of the plant and the associated microorganisms. Plant growth and development are controlled largely by the soil environment in the root region -rhizosphere. This is a very complex environment in which the effects of the plant on soil microorganisms and the effects of microorganisms on the plant are interacting, interdependent and highly complex. Plant root exudates and breakdown products feed the microbes and the microbe in tum often benefit the plant. Mycorrhizal fungi are important tools for increasing growth, development and yield of economically important plants, they play important role of biofertilizer which can help establish plants in nutrient deficient soils, particularly phosphorus deficient soils, arid, semi-arid and waste lands.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Botany, University of Delhi, Delhi, India

    K. G. Mukerji, B. P. Chamola

  • Applied Mycology and Molecular Plant Pathology Laboratory Department of Botany, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

    C. Manoharachary

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Techniques in Mycorrhizal Studies

  • Editors: K. G. Mukerji, C. Manoharachary, B. P. Chamola

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3209-3

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2002

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4020-0532-9Published: 31 March 2002

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-90-481-5985-7Published: 22 September 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-017-3209-3Published: 14 March 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 554

  • Number of Illustrations: 39 b/w illustrations

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

  • Industry Sectors: Biotechnology

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