Local patterns of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal diversity and community structure in a natural Toona ciliata var. pubescens forest in South Central China.

ABSTRACT: Toona ciliata var. pubescens (Toona in Meliaceae) (Tc) is listed as an endangered species, and there are natural regeneration obstacles due to its long-term excessive exploitation and utilization. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can produce beneficial effects for plant growth and natural regeneration. However, the characteristics of the AMF community in natural Tc forests are poorly understood. The Illumina PE250 high-throughput sequencing method was used to study the characteristics of the AMF community in the rhizosphere soil and roots associated with three dominant tree species (Tc; Padus buergeriana, Pb; and Maesa japonica, Mj) in a natural Tc forest in Guanshan National Natural Reserve, South Central China

SUBMITTER: Pan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8101450 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature