Asymbiotic Spore Production of Rhizoglomus intraradices in a Medium Containing Myristate
10.1080/12298093.2023.2216500
- Author:
Jae-Eui CHA
1
;
Ahn-Heum EOM
Author Information
1. Department of Biology Education, Korea National University of Education, Cheongju, Korea
- Publication Type:RESEARCH ARTICLE
- From:Mycobiology
2023;51(3):164-168
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
This study examined the effects of myristate on an asymbiotic culture of Rhizoglomus intraradices, a species of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF; Glomeromycota). Mycelial growth and sporulation in a modified medium containing myristate were observed. The findings demonstrated that myristate induced R. intraradices spore formation, with daughter spores having a smaller diameter than the parent spores. This observation is consistent with previous studies on other Rhizoglomus species. Further studies are needed to investigate the potential for continuous culture, mass production using daughter spores, and the application of AMF colonization techniques in plants.
