Techniques for the Study of Mycorrhiza (eBook)

Cover 1
Copyright Page 5
Contributors 6
Preface 8
Contents 10
Chapter 1. Introduction: The State of the Art 14
Chapter 2. Characterization of Ectomycorrhiza 38
Chapter 3. Techniques in Synthesizing Ectomycorrhiza 88
Chapter 4. Histochemistry of Ectornycorrhiza 120
Chapter 5. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Studies in Ectomycorrhizal Fungi 136
Chapter 6. Carbon Metabolism in Mycorrhiza 164
Chapter 7. Enzymology of Nitrogen Assimilation in Mycorrhiza 196
Chapter 8. Techniques for the Study of Nitrogen Metabolism in Ectomycorhiza 218
Chapter 9. Ectomycorrhizal DNA: Isolation, RFLPs and Probe Hybridization 268
Chapter 10. Procedures and Prospects for DNA-Mediated Transformation of Ectomycorrhizal Fungi 296
Chapter 11. Principles of Use of Radioisotopes in Mycorrhizal Studies 310
Chapter 12. Techniques for Studying the Functional Aspects of Rhizomorphs of Wood-rotting Fungi: Some Possible Applications 324
Chapter 13. Structural and Ontogenic Study of Ectomycorrhizal Rhizomorphs 346
Chapter 14. Fine-structural Analysis of Mycorrhizal Fungi and Root Systems: Negative Staining and Cryoelectron Microscopic 356
Chapter 15. Epifluorescent Microscopy for Identification of Ectomycorrhiza 380
Chapter 16. Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy and Imaging Techniques for Subcellular Localization of Elements in Mycorrhiza 384
Chapter 17. Methods for Studying Nursery and Field Response of Trees to Specific Ectomycorrhiza 398
Chapter 18. Maintenance of Ectomycorrhizal Fungi 428
Chapter 19. Root Window Technique for in vivo Observation of Ectomycorrhiza on Forest Trees 438
Chapter 20. Experiments with Ericoid Mycorrhiza 450
Index 476