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The study aims to evaluate how three types of ectomycorrhizal fungi influence the growth and root colonization of Pinus nigra seedlings.

July 26, 2026iForest - Biogeosciences and ForestryOpen Access

Root colonization and growth response of Pinus nigra seedlings to three types of ectomycorrhizal inoculum

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STS Tüfekçi NGN Gürlevik ATA Topal

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Randomized trial evaluates effects of ectomycorrhizal fungi on black pine seedlings' growth and survival, suggesting beneficial role in challenging conditions.

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The study aims to evaluate how three types of ectomycorrhizal fungi influence the growth and root colonization of Pinus nigra seedlings.
Inoculated seedlings with pure cultures of three ectomycorrhizal fungi under controlled conditions.
Conducted treatments including sterile control, non-sterile control, and inoculated seedlings.
Measured seedling growth, survival rates, and mycorrhizal colonization after 22 months.
Mycorrhizal inoculation increased root colonization rates to 61%, 64%, and 69% with the respective fungal species.
Survival rates improved notably from 63% to 81% in the Egirdir provenance following inoculation.
Minimal impact on shoot growth was observed, emphasizing the role of mycorrhizal symbiosis in enhancing seedling survival.

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Tüfekçi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a36cd3aea3239cd7682f https://doi.org/10.3832/ifor4728-019

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Randomized trial evaluates effects of ectomycorrhizal fungi on black pine seedlings' growth and survival, suggesting beneficial role in challenging conditions.

Root colonization and growth response of Pinus nigra seedlings to three types of ectomycorrhizal inoculum

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Root colonization and growth response of Pinus nigra seedlings to three types of ectomycorrhizal inoculum

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