The influence of three biocides on the fungal associates of the roots of Vulpia ciliata ssp. ambigua under natural conditions.

摘要: The study of mycorrhizal function under field conditions would be greatly aided by a method for controlling infection in roots. only feasible at present is the use fungicides. We have applied three functionally distinct fungicides (benomyl, procloraz and iprodione) to plants winter annual grass Vulpia ciliata ssp. ambigua growing both glasshouse. measured impact on colonization, plant performance populations other fungi rhizosphere bulk soil. All biocides were effective some circumstances reducing colonization roots, but benomyl was most effective, followed iprodione procloraz. Only controlled glasshouse experiments (...)