A new method which gives an objective measure of colonization of roots by vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

Previously described methods to quantify the proportion of root length colonized by vesicular-arbuscular (VA) mycorrhizal fungi are reviewed. It is argued that these methods give observer-dependent measures of colonization which cannot be used to compare, quantitatively, roots examined by different...

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Veröffentlicht in:The New phytologist. - 1979. - 115(1990), 3 vom: 20. Juli, Seite 495-501
1. Verfasser: McGONIGLE, T P (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Miller, M H, Evans, D G, Fairchild, G L, Swan, J A
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 1990
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:The New phytologist
Schlagworte:Journal Article Magnified intersections arbuscules fractional infection method percent infection