Several Characteristics of Oidiodendron maius G.L. Barron Important for Heather Plants' Controlled Mycorrhization.

ABSTRACT: Oidiodendron maius G.L. Barron is a recognized fungal species capable of forming ericoid mycorrhiza with various positive effects on host plants; therefore, newly found and previously uncharacterized O. maius strains may be valuable for heather plants' controlled mycorrhization. Characteristics of the O. maius F3860 strain were studied, i.e., mycelium growth on various nutrient media and the ability to secrete auxins and enzymes. O. maius F3860 grew rapidly on malt extract agar and potato dextrose agar. It was also able to grow on nutrient media suitable for heather plant cultivation. The presence of the flavonoids rutin and quercetin increased the mycelium growth rate compared to the control, starting from the 8th to the 13th days of cultivation. The ability to

SUBMITTER: Mikheev VS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10381259 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature