Mycorrhizal associations in Ailanthus altissima (Simaroubaceae) from forested and non-forested sites

Cynthia Huebner; Carolyn McQuattie; Joanne Rebbeck

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Mycorrhizal associations in Ailanthus altissima (Simaroubaceae) from forested and non-forested sites

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Authors:

Cynthia Huebner, Carolyn McQuattie, Joanne Rebbeck

Year:

2007

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society. 134(1): 27-33.

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Abstract

Ailanthus altissima tree seedlings were excavated from each of two habitats: (1) a forest adjacent to a trail and stream and (2) a non-forested steep, barren slope adjacent to a major highway. Each seedling root system was examined for colonization by mycorrhizal structures using light microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The roots were colonized by one or more endomycorrhizal fungi with Arum-type colonization.

Keywords

Ailanthus altissima, Arum-colonization, endomycorrhizae

Citation

Huebner, Cynthia D.; McQuattie, Carolyn; Rebbeck, Joanne. 2007. Mycorrhizal associations in Ailanthus altissima (Simaroubaceae) from forested and non-forested sites. Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society. 134(1): 27-33.