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The Himalaya has always been a source of fascination and inspiration for the naturalists and scientists since time immemorial. It has such an unusual rich fauna and flora that enticed the biologists all over the world. Geographically it ranges from 73-97o E longitude and 27-37o N latitude running from east to west. It provides to the multiplicity of varied microclimates and ecological niches not only to higher plants but for microorganisms as well. It is mainly ...
Many plants benefit greatly from symbiotic relationship with soil fungi known as mycorrhizal fungi. These fungi live on and in the root systems of plants and provide nutrients to the plant in exchange for carbohydrates exuded by the plants. Some of the ecological uses of mycorrhizae include (i) enhancing plant growth and disease resistance, (ii) improving transplant success, (iii) building soil structure. (iv) reducing fertilizer dependency and (v) accelerating ...