Rhizopogon luteolus
Rhizopogon luteolus | |
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Scientific classification | |
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
- ↑ Kessel SL (1927). "Soil organisms. The dependence of certain pine species on a biological soil factor.". Empire Forestry Journal. 6: 70–74.
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