Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi, mycoheterotrophic plants, and long-term organic and inorganic fertilisation in a lowland tropical forest
- đ¤ Speaker: Merlin Sheldrake
- đ Date & Time: Friday 18 January 2013, 13:30 - 14:00
- đ Venue: Department of Plant Sciences, Large Lecture Theatre
Abstract
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are key components of terrestrial ecosystems. I will present some recent data on changes in AMF abundances and distributions in response to long term organic and inorganic fertilisation in a lowland tropical forest in Panama. In addition, I will discuss some preliminary findings that indicate changes in the distribution of common non-photosynthetic parasitic plants, termed mycoheterotrophs, which depend on AMF for carbohydrate and mineral nutrition.
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Merlin Sheldrake
Friday 18 January 2013, 13:30-14:00