Mycorrhization of containerized Pinus nigra seedlings with Suillus granulatus under open field conditions

• DOI: 10.5424/fs/2012213-02895
• Publication Date: 2012-11-30T09:29:37Z
• Authors: J. S. Lazarevic; N. D. Keca; A. B. Martinovic
• Keywords: Ectomycorrhiza; Pisolithus; Ectosymbiosis

Seedling mycorrhization acts as an efficient tool for improving the quality of seedlings. In this study, effectiveness Suillus granulatus, originating from Pinus heldreichii forests (Montenegro), to produce containerized ectomycorrhizal seedlings autochthonous nigra in open field conditions was investigated. Spore (106, 107, 108) and vegetative (1:16, 1:8, 1:4) inoculation on formation seedling growth were tested. inoculums Pisolithus arhizus used same trial additional control treatments. The utilization spore S. granulatus has proven be effective method obtaining P. under after 11 months. inoculations resulted well developed ectomycorrhiza, decreasing first growing season. Mycelial slightly which increased Therefore, it would feasible use inocula with 106 spores per plant, plants a large scale. Controlled mycorrhizal is not common practice Montenegrin Serbian nurseries; such, obtained results will contribute enhancement nursery production other conifers. This also could assumed starting point many further efforts investigations fungal plant material region.