10.4124/FAIRSHARING.CH50DK
FAIRsharing Team
Determination of Ectomycorrhizae
DEEMY
FAIRsharing
2018
Botany
Life Sciences
Plant Anatomy
Systematics and Morphology
Phenotype
Ectomycorrhizae
Plant Phenotypes and Traits
DEEMY collects descriptive data on ectomycorrhizae, including extant character descriptions and definitions. Ectomycorrhizae are mutualistic structures formed by fungi and the roots of forest trees. They are predominantly found in the temperate and boreal climate zones but occur also in humid tropic regions, as well as in soils of poor nutrition. Without mycorrhizae, trees would not be able to take up water and minerals. Ectomycorrhizae show a wide range of anatomical diversity which represents their possible function in tree nutrition and ecology. Their anatomical data, in general, allow a quick determination and provide at the same time ecologically important information about possible functions for tree nutrition.
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