Journal article
Introduction, growth and persistence in situ of orchid mycorrhizal fungi
Australian Journal of Botany, Vol.55(6), pp.665-672
2007
Abstract
The introduction, growth and persistence of orchid mycorrhizal fungi in situ were studied by using a seed-baiting method. A mycorrhizal fungus from the carousel spider orchid, Caladenia arenicola (Hopper & A.P.Br.), was introduced to sites within an area from which the orchid and fungus were absent, adjacent to a natural population of C. arenicola. In the first growing season, the fungus grew up to 50 cm from its introduction point, usually persisted over the summer drought into the second season and even into the third season, stimulating germination and growth to tuber formation of the seeds in the baits. Watering the inoculated areas significantly increased seed germination. This suggests that it is possible to reintroduce the mycorrhizal fungi either before or together with seeds of orchid species needing re-establishment in an area.
Details
- Title
- Introduction, growth and persistence in situ of orchid mycorrhizal fungi
- Authors/Creators
- P.S. Hollick (Author/Creator)J.A. McComb (Author/Creator)K.W. Dixon (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Australian Journal of Botany, Vol.55(6), pp.665-672
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing
- Identifiers
- 991005540594207891
- Copyright
- © CSIRO 2007.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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