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Signaling in Ectomycorrhizal Symbiosis Establishment

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Diversity and Biotechnology of Ectomycorrhizae

Part of the book series: Soil Biology ((SOILBIOL,volume 25))

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For the ectomycorrhizal establishment, different signals must be exchanged between plants and fungal partners. After a brief description of the ectomycorrhiza formation, the present chapter highlights the recent works on the nature of the signal molecules involved in this type of plant–microbe interaction. Signals involved in the fungal spore germination and mycelium growth, including the chemoattraction of the mycelium by the root, hyphae–root adhesion, and penetration of the fungus into the root will be addressed. The signals associated to the development of ectomycorrhizal structures will also be overviewed. For the production of signals, formation of symbiotic structures (mantle and Hartig-net), and ectomycorrhizal functioning, a new pattern of gene expression and protein synthesis is required. Studies reporting the involvement of plant defense responses during the early stages of ectomycorrhiza development and the role of reactive oxygen species as signaling molecules will be reviewed.

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Baptista, P., Tavares, R.M., Lino-Neto, T. (2011). Signaling in Ectomycorrhizal Symbiosis Establishment. In: Rai, M., Varma, A. (eds) Diversity and Biotechnology of Ectomycorrhizae. Soil Biology, vol 25. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-15196-5_8

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