Biology:Rhizopogon luteolus
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Short description: Species of fungus
| Rhizopogon luteolus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Boletales |
| Family: | Rhizopogonaceae |
| Genus: | Rhizopogon |
| Species: | R. luteolus
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhizopogon luteolus Fr.
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Rhizopogon luteolus is an ectomycorrhizal fungus used as a soil inoculant in agriculture and horticulture. It was deliberately introduced into Pinus radiata plantations in Western Australia after it was observed to improve tree growth.[1]
References
- ↑ Kessel SL (1927). "Soil organisms. The dependence of certain pine species on a biological soil factor.". Empire Forestry Journal 6: 70–74.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q6664472 entry
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