Selection of mycorrhizal inoculum for California Native Plants

Mycorrhizal fungi:A bridge between plants and soil resources• The fungi produce fine thread-like filaments that grow inand around the roots and develop an underground networkthat helps the plant to acquire mineral nutrients from thesoil.• The plant provides a “home” for the fungus and a supplyof Carbon.Their association enables them to survive, grow and reproduce more effectivelyhttp://www.ffp.csiro.au/research/mycorrhiza