Essays about: "ektomykorrhiza"

Found 2 essays containing the word ektomykorrhiza.

1. 1. The diversity of fungi in coniferous forests and mixed forests

   University essay from Karlstads universitet

   Author : Ida Asplund; [2023]
   Keywords : Forest type; coniferous forest; mixed forest; fungi; fungal diversity; mycorrhiza; saprotrothic fungi; parasites; parasitic fungi; Skogstyp; barrskog; blandskog; svampar; svampdiversitet; svampmångfald; mykorrhiza; saprotrofiska svampar; parasiter; parasitiska svampar;

   Abstract : The fungal domain has one of the highest biodiversities among eukaryotes and species within the domain fill important ecological roles, such as mutualistic mycorrhiza, decomposers, parasites and pathogens. The development of forest ecosystems and their related processes has not only been linked to fungal diversity but the composition and abundance of fungi benefits the abundance and diversity of other species as well. READ MORE

3. 2. Alternative oxidase respiration in the mycorrhizal fungus Laccaria bicolor

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : Hilda Mikaelsson; [2019]
   Keywords : L. bicolor; mycel; ektomykorrhiza; cellandning; AOX; alternativt oxidas; cytokromoxidas; cyanid; mycelium; ectomychorriza; respiration; alternative oxidase; cytochrome oxidase; salicylhydroxamic acid; n-propyl gallate; cyanide;

   Abstract : The temperature on Earth is rising, and one of the main drivers is anthropogen-ic greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2). The world’s forests act as carbon sinks, binding carbon into their biomass. The net carbon assimilation is determined by the uptake and release of CO2 through the processes of photo-synthesis and respiration. READ MORE