Plants - Symbiosis for Better Living: Symbiosis for Better Living | Lydie Suty

Symbioses are the most advanced mutualistic associations between species living in an ecosystem. This book explains the molecular dialogue between the partners of these interactions. It presents the main types of symbioses and focuses on mycorrhizae, symbioses between fungi and the roots of most plants, and nitrogen-fixing nodules resulting from the symbiosis established between soil bacteria and the roots of certain plants. By improving the assimilation of water, nitrogen, and mineral salts by plants, mycorrhizae and root nodules play a key role in ecology and agronomy. Illustrated with numerous diagrams and featuring a summary at the end of each chapter, this booklet allows for quickly acquiring or revising basic knowledge in the ecophysiology of symbioses. It is intended for students in agricultural and agronomic fields or in bachelor's and master's programs in "Life Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences", as well as for learners in continuing education programs.