Mycorrhizas. The new green revolution
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ByJ. André Fortin (Author), Christian Plenchette (Author)
Ebook
- Quebec publishers
Mycorrhizas are a symbiosis formed by soil-borne fungi and plant roots – together they work wonders in horticulture. The fungi enhance plant nutrient and water uptake from the soil, and even help plants adapt to different environmental stresses. In exchange, the plants supply mycorrhizal fungi with carbon fixed using energy from the sun.
AIn recent years, numerous scientific studies have clearly highlighted the fundamental role that mycorrhizal fungi play in the growth and survival of the majority of plant species, whether they are in natural ecosystems or in those managed by man. However, in spite of the undeniable evidence provided by repeated scientific studies, the majority
of horticulturalists, agriculturalists, sylviculturalists and environmentalists, still have only a limited understanding of the importance of mycorrhizas. This major knowledge gap must be bridged before mycorrhizal fungi can fully realise their potential to enhance sustainable plant production.
It was with this in mind that the authors – all World leaders in the field of mycorrhizal research – set about preparing this book. Their aim was to help everyone understand the biology of mycorrhizal fungi and the fascinating mycorrhizas that they form with plant roots. This book clearly shows how we can benefit from using mycorrhizal fungi in diverse aspect of plant production, while respecting the delicate balance of nature.
Table of contents
| Front Cover | 1 |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgements | 9 |
| Foreword | 11 |
| Contents | 13 |
| Chapter 1 – Living in symbiosis | 15 |
| Chapter 2 – Plant symbioses and their structures | 19 |
| Chapter 3 – The origin of plant symbioses and their role in the evolution of life on earth | 43 |
| Chapter 4 – The physiology of mycorrhizas | 51 |
| Chapter 5 – Mycorrhizas in ecosystems | 61 |
| Chapter 6 – The biology of edible forest mushrooms | 69 |
| Chapter 7 – Harvesting of edible forest mushrooms | 79 |
| Chapter 8 – The production of arbuscular mycorrhizal inocula | 85 |
| Chapter 9 – Mycorrhizas in horticulture | 93 |
| Chapter 10 – Mycorrhizas in agriculture | 101 |
| Chapter 11 – Production of ectomycorrhizal inocula | 125 |
| Chapter 12 – Mycorrhizas in forestry | 129 |
| Chapter 13 – Mycorrhizas and the environment | 135 |
| Conclusion | 139 |
| Glossary | 143 |
| For further information | 147 |
| Index | 151 |
| Back Cover | 160 |
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Author biographies
About J. André Fortin
J. André Fortin a enseigné à l'Université Laval et à l'Université de Montréal où il a fondé le Centre de recherche en biologie forestière et l'Institut de recherche en biologie végétale. Ses travaux sur les mycorhizes, auxquelles il s'intéresse depuis plus de 50 ans, lui ont valu une reconnaissance internationale. Pionnier dans l'étude de ce phénomène, il a contribué à montrer que la symbiose n'est pas une exception, mais plutôt la règle dans le monde végétal, voire dans tous les milieux vivants. Issu de la sphère des mycologues amateurs, il a conservé le goût de faire connaître les champignons, surtout mycorhiziens, au grand public. Animé par la passion de la découverte scientifique, il s'implique également dans les applications commerciales et industrielles des champignons.
J. André Fortin has lectured at Université Laval (Canada), where he founded the Centre de recherche en biologie forestière, and at the Université de Montréal (Canada), where he founded the Institut de recherche en biologie végétale. His research on mycorrhizal fungi, which spans over 50 years, has brought him international recognition. As one of the pioneer in this field, he has helped highlight the fact that living in symbiosis is the rule, rather than the exception, for members of the plant kingdom – in fact, for virtually all organisms. A mycologist at heart, his obsession for fungi, particularly mycorrhizal fungi, is contagious. Motivated by his passion for scientific discoveries, he is also strongly implicated in the development of novel commercial and industrial uses of fungi.
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Book details
- Publisher
- éditions Multimondes
- Category
- Mycology, fungi (non-medical)
- Pages
- 160
- Chapters
- 22
- Language
- English
- ISBN Paper
- 9782895441540
- ISBN PDF
- 9782895443643

