The Handbook of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi is one of the most up-to-date identification reference guides for this important group of soil fungi, making it an essential title for anyone interested in working with these species for plant health and as a soil fertility metric.
The title features a variety of keys and reference charts for the distinguishing characteristics and traits of a wide variety of genera in the Glomeromycota, making it unlike any other book currently available.
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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are obligate root symbionts that impact plant growth, productivity and competitiveness. The book integrates key information about AMF concepts, structures and functions, and the new classification of Glomeromycota, including topics about AMF history and evolution, AMF families, genus and species description, as well as a compilation about several protocols to assess AMF and how to identify them.