Investigating the role of mycorrhizal fungi and associated bacteria in promoting growth of citrus seedlings

South Africa is the world's second largest exporter of fresh citrus and is ranked 14th in citrus production. Fungal pathogens such as Phytophthora and Pythium cause economic losses as a result of root rot and brown rot. Mycorrhizal fungi are specialized members of the fungal community forming a...

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Main Author: Sitole, Phumeza
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Rhodes University 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1013033