Fundamentals of Mycorrhizal Biology and Biotechnology

The present book deals with the fundamental aspects of mycorhizal symbiosis, the morphology and taxonomy of fungal partners and also of harnessing mycorrhizas in agro-forestry practices so as to increase the yields ultimately catering to the needs of our growing populations. The book is fully illustrated and covers information on various facets of mycorrhizal biology and biotechnology pertaining to ectomycorrhiza, VA mycorrhiza, Extendo-, Ericaceous- and Orchid-mycorrhizas. Special emphasis has been given to the Asian research activity in general and Indian Mycorrhizal search work in particular. Mycorrhizal research activity is considered as the ‘Thrust Area’ by the International Science Foundation. Department of Biotechnology and DST. As such the book should be of invaluable help to the PG students, teachers, mycologists, plant pathologists, soil microbiologists, horticulturists, foresters, agronomists, ecologists and plant physiologists, working in research institutes and universities.