Mycorrhiza : Structure, Function, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

This second updated & revised edition puts stronger emphasis on genetics & molecular biology. It contains new chapters written by leading experts in the field. Mycorrhizas are symbioses between fungi & the roots of higher plants. As more than 90% of all known species of plants have the potential to form mycorrhizal associations, the productivity & species composition & the diversity of natural ecosystems are frequently dependent upon the presence & activity of mycorrhizas. The biotechnological application of mycorrhizas is expected to promote the production of food while maintaining ecologically & economically sustainable production systems.