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Watkinson, S.C., Boddy. L. et al, 2006

New approaches to investigating the function of mycelial networks

Reports a novel approach to recording the transport of amino acids in mycelial networks developing from infected wooden blocks in the laboratory. Phanerochaete velutina is used as an example long-range forager and Hypholoma fasciculare as a short-range species.

Journal Mycologist
Volume Vol 19, Part 1
Page range 11-17
Illustrations Colour and half-tone photographs and diagrams.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

MYCETEAE (fungi, moulds and lichens) Background Reading Current

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