Mycorrhizal symbiosis - MB130P94
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For more than 450 million years, mycorrhizal symbiosis has co-determined the evolution of plants and fungi and
the development of most terrestrial ecosystems. Over nearly half a billion years of existence, this most widespread symbiotic relationship has played a fundamental role in in the transition of plants to land, the evolution of woody plants and the significant expansion of forest ecosystems, and continues to this day on biogeochemical cycles of e.g. carbon, phosphorus and nitrogen. Currently, we know the mycorrhizal association in approximately 85% of all plant species. This symbiotic relationship affects both plants at the individual level (e.g. water and mineral nutrient uptake, protection against pathogens) as well as on whole communities (e.g. by influencing competi communication between plants). The lecture will offer a deeper insight into the origin and functioning of all types of mycorrhizal symbioses and an understanding of the importance of of this symbiosis for plants and fungi, but also for entire ecosystems. Last update: Konrádová Hana, RNDr., Ph.D. (03.05.2024)
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Smith and Read (2008) Mycorrhizal symbiosis, 3rd edition Tedersoo (2017) Biogeography of Mycorrhizal Symbiosis, Ecological Studies 230 Last update: Konrádová Hana, RNDr., Ph.D. (03.05.2024)
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Phosphorus uptake in mycorrhizal plants Nitrogen uptake in mycorrhizal plants The role of mycorrhizae in plant water regime and stress tolerance Mycorrhizal interactions at the cellular level Genomics of ectomycorrhizal and ericoid mycorrhizal fungi The importance of mycorrhizae in the global carbon cycle Mycorrhizal symbiosis in global change - climate, biological invasions Genomics of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi Vegetation ecology from mycorrhizal point of view Use of mycorrhizae in forestry and agriculture Importance of mycorrhizal networks Last update: Konrádová Hana, RNDr., Ph.D. (03.05.2024)
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