The VIIIthBrazilian Mycological Congress, held in Florianopolis(Brazil) in October 2016, was organized by the UniversidadeFederal de Santa Catarina and brought together more than 1000scientists of 20 nationalities, which ...

The ectomycorrhizal symbiosis is a predominant tree–microbe interaction in forest ecosystems sustaining tree growth and health. Its establishment and functioning implies a long‐term and intimate relationship between the ...

To establish and maintain a symbiotic relationship, the ectomycorrhizal fungus Laccaria bicolor releases mycorrhiza-induced small secreted proteins (MiSSPs) into host roots. Here, we have functionally characterized the ...

Despite the high diversity of forests found in the Neotropics there is an insufficient knowledge of the characteristics and role of the ECM symbiosis in these ecosystems. This chapter summarizes and describes the range ...

In this study we investigated the capacity of Andean alder (Alnus acuminate Kunth), inoculated withFrankia and two ectomycorrhizal fungi (Alpova austroalnicola Dominguez andAlpova diplophloeus ([Zeller and Dodge] Trappe ...

Increasing evidence shows that belowground interactions are key in determining invasive plants success or failure. However, less is known about the changes that plant invasion produce in local soil biota and how non-native ...

The pecan tree [Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh) C. Koch, Juglandaceae] has economic importance in several countries, including Brazil, where the most favorable conditions for the development of this crop are found in the ...

Many surveys have studied soil yeasts and ectomycorrhizal fungi independently and reported their association with water availability and soil nutrients. Nevertheless, the importance of yeasts associated with ectomycorrhizal ...