The co-occurrence and morphological continuum between ericoid mycorrhiza and dark septate endophytes in roots of six European Rhododendron species

Abstract

We report co-occurrence of ericoid mycorrhizas symbiosis and association formed by dark septate endophytes in roots of six native European rhododendrons. Some DS fungi apparently have the ability to form ericoid mycorrhiza.

Keywords

• ericoid mycorrhiza
• dark septate endophytes
• rhododendrons