In undisturbed ecosystems, mycorrhizal relationships occur naturally. Several types of mycorrhizal inocula are currently in use and will be examined according to their practicality and economy to site specificity. ECM are common to woody plants and characterized by a sheath of hyphae that surround the plant root. VAM is host obligate, while ectomycorrhizae can exist without a plant host, but needs one to complete its life cycle. Dissemination can occur in several ways.
Spores can remain ungerminated for an extensive period of time during unfavorable conditions.
They can be transferred via water drainage, wind, and redeposited by animals after consumption. Mycorrhizal fungi act as providers and protectors for plants. Mycorrhizal inoculation techniques Several factors should be considered before applying any type of inoculum. Inoculum sources should be given strong considerations. An advantage of using soil inoculum is that it could contain nitrogen fixing bacteria.