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Interactions between aboveground herbivores and the mycorrhizal mutualists of plants
Authors:Gehring C A  Whitham T G
Affiliation:Dept of Biological Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA.
Abstract:Plant growth, reproduction and survival can be affected both by mycorrhizal fungi and aboveground herbivores, but few studies have examined the interactive effects of these factors on plants. Most of the available data suggest that severe herbivory reduces root colonization by vesicular-arbuscular and ectomycorrhizal fungi. However, the reverse interaction has also been documented - mycorrhizal fungi deter herbivores and interact with fungal endophytes to influence herbivory. Although consistent patterns and mechanistic explanations are yet to emerge, it is likely that aboveground herbivore-mycorrhiza interactions have important implications for plant populations and communities.
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