The Use of Mycorrhizal Biotechnology in Restoration of Disturbed Ecosystem

Authors:
Quoreshi, A.M.

Publication Date:
2008

Abstract/Summary:
This chapter discusses the different types of mycorrhizas, which play an essential function in altering disturbed lands into productive lands, the mechanisms by which disturbed ecosystem benefits through symbiotic associations and their interactions in the rhizosphere. The importance of reinstallation of mycorrhizal systems in the rhizosphere is emphasized and their impact in landscape regeneration and in bioremediation of contaminated soils are discussed.

Resource Type:
Book

Source:
Springer

Link:
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-1-4020-8770-7_13#page-1