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Mycorrhizal Fungi Spore Abundance in Old-Growth Forest Soil
Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Managment, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, USA
Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Managment, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, USA
- 1 Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Managment, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, USA
- 2 Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Managment, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, USA
Open Journal of Soil Science·Volume 13 (2023)·Pages 534–546·Published 8 December 2023·DOI10.4236/ojss.2023.1312025
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Abstract
Soil samples were collected from the base of Aplectrum hymale individuals to assess mycorrhizal spores abundance. The hypothesis that mycorrhizal spore abundance would increase with proximity to the plant was not supported; however, spores increased significantly with distance from the Aplectrum hymale plants up to one meter.
KeywordsMycorrhizal Fungi<i>Glomus</i>Spore Abundance<i>Aplectrum hymale</i>Orchid
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