2009
DOI: 10.1007/s00572-009-0254-1
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Differential growth response to arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and plant density in two wild plants belonging to contrasting functional types

Abstract: The effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on plant growth was examined in two wild plant species belonging to contrasting functional types: an annual forb (Bidens pilosa, Asteraceae) and a deciduous shrub (Acacia caven, Fabaceae) at three contrasting plant densities (one, two, and three individuals per pot). AMF had a slightly negative effect on B. pilosa when the species grew in isolation while they positively affected A. caven. Positive effects of AMF on shoot mass of A. caven decreased at higher plan… Show more

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“…Perennial species often show stronger responses to AMF than annual plants, and mycorrhizal diversity may be greater in their roots (Gange et al 1993, Alguacil et al 2012. Plants with contrasting growth forms, such as herbaceous or woody, also have been shown to differ in their responsiveness to AMF, with woody and perennial species frequently exhibiting greater growth benefits from mycorrhizal association (Wilson & Hartnett 1998, Pérez & Urcelay 2009.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Perennial species often show stronger responses to AMF than annual plants, and mycorrhizal diversity may be greater in their roots (Gange et al 1993, Alguacil et al 2012. Plants with contrasting growth forms, such as herbaceous or woody, also have been shown to differ in their responsiveness to AMF, with woody and perennial species frequently exhibiting greater growth benefits from mycorrhizal association (Wilson & Hartnett 1998, Pérez & Urcelay 2009.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It has been shown that different groups of plant species that differ in their morphofunctional traits may show distinct patterns of responses to mycorrhiza (13,32). Plants belonging to different life form groups have differing mycorrhizal responsiveness (32,47).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Plants belonging to different life form groups have differing mycorrhizal responsiveness (32,47). However, plants select for the AMF that benefit them most in local environments (22).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…AM fungi exhibit a differential regulation on growth and development in different plant species having contrasting functions (Pérez and Urcelay 2009). A greater leaf area mediated by AM relates directly to an increased photosynthetic capacity (Boomsma and Vyn 2008).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%