The mycorrhizal status of selected poplar clones introduced in Alberta

摘要: Abstract Mycorrhizal associations are essential in the establishment and growth of plant species. The types mycorrhizas were investigated roots poplar clones introduced Alberta. We sampled 28 from a 5-year old trial established at Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. mill site located 40 km North Boyle, two most common quantified roots. showed variable degrees colonization by both ectomycorrhizal arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, suggesting differential host susceptibility. This highlights potential use selected strains fungi for inoculation trials populiculture to improve poplars on previously cleared agricultural or disturbed sites province Alberta particular Canadian prairie provinces general.