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Home Publications National Nursery Proceedings 1996 Mycorrhizal Fungi-Beneficial Tools for Mineland Reclamation and Christmas Trees

Mycorrhizal Fungi-Beneficial Tools for Mineland Reclamation and Christmas Trees

Two forestry-related areas where the mycorrhizal fungi have provided consistent benefits have been mineland reclamation and the Christmas tree industry. Selected ectomycorrhizal and endomycorrhizal fungal species have been successfully utilized in the production of tailored higher quality bareroot and container seedlings for these specific applications. A major factor affecting the successful application of this unique biological too] is the selection of the most favorable and compatible mycorrhizal fungus-host tree seedling species combination for the intended application.


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Author(s): Charles E. Cordell

Publication: National Nursery Proceedings - 1996

Event: Southern Forest Nursery Association Meetin
1996 - Gatlinburg, TN