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October 9, 2025Forest Science

Endotrophic Mycorrhizal Infection of Tree Seedlings with Endogone Spores

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Experiment showed endotrophic mycorrhizal infection boosts hardwood seedling growth, indicating nonselective infection in various species.

Inoculated hardwood seedlings showed increased growth due to endotrophic mycorrhizal infection from live Endogone spores.
Seedlings infected by live spores grew significantly faster than those inoculated with mechanically killed spores.
Cross inoculation studies reveal that several tree species, including yellow-poplar and sugar maple, can be infected nonselectively.
Results highlight potential for utilizing mycorrhizal spores in forestry practices to encourage seedling growth.

F. Bryan Clark (1969) studied this question.

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Experiment showed endotrophic mycorrhizal infection boosts hardwood seedling growth, indicating nonselective infection in various species.