Biology:Rhizopogon luteolus

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Short description: Species of fungus

Rhizopogon luteolus
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Boletales
Family: Rhizopogonaceae
Genus: Rhizopogon
Species:
R. luteolus
Binomial name
Rhizopogon luteolus
Fr.

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

  1. 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