Dearnaley, J. D. W. and Martos, F. and Selosse, M. -A. (2012) Orchid mycorrhizas: molecular ecology, physiology, evolution and conservation aspects. In: Fungal associations, 2nd ed. The Mycota (9). Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, pp. 207-230. ISBN 978-3-642-30825-3
Abstract
Scientific interest in orchid mycorrhizas, the symbiotic association between orchid roots and fungi, continues to grow. Advances in molecular identification techniques have enabled the detection of a wide array of fungal partners of orchids. The use of stable and radioactive isotopes has confirmed many of these associations and provided insight into the diversity of nutrient flow between symbionts. Fungal specificity patterns in orchids have been investigated in terms of their evolutionary and adaptive significances and their role in orchid speciation. An understanding of the mycorrhizal biology of rare orchid species is also essential for conservation procedures. This review is intended to provide an overview of contemporary approaches to studying orchid mycorrhizas. It elaborates on what has been gleaned from these studies with regards the ecology, physiology, evolution and conservation aspects of orchid mycorrhizas and highlights areas of the association that need further exploration.
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| Item Type: | Book Chapter (Commonwealth Reporting Category B) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | Permanent restricted access to the published version due to publisher copyright policy. |
| Faculty / Department / School: | Historic - Faculty of Sciences - No Department |
| Date Deposited: | 03 May 2013 03:13 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2017 00:49 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | orchids; mycorrhizas; flowering plants; fungal lineages |
| Fields of Research : | 06 Biological Sciences > 0605 Microbiology > 060505 Mycology 06 Biological Sciences > 0604 Genetics > 060409 Molecular Evolution 06 Biological Sciences > 0605 Microbiology > 060504 Microbial Ecology |
| Socio-Economic Objective: | E Expanding Knowledge > 97 Expanding Knowledge > 970106 Expanding Knowledge in the Biological Sciences |
| Identification Number or DOI: | 10.1007/978-3-642-30826-0_12 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/22900 |
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