Funneliformis mosseae | |
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New produced spores of Funneliformis mosseae in a dual culture with tomato on MM medium | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Glomeromycota |
Class: | Glomeromycetes |
Order: | Glomerales |
Family: | Glomeraceae |
Genus: | Funneliformis |
Species: | F. mosseae
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Binomial name | |
Funneliformis mosseae (T.H. Nicolson & Gerd.) C. Walker & A. Schüßler
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Synonyms | |
Funneliformis mosseae is a species of fungus in the family Glomeraceae, which is an arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi that forms symbiotic relationships with plant roots. Funneliformis mosseae has a wide distribution worldwide, and can be found in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.[1] Funneliformis are characterized by having an easily visible septum in the area of the spore base and are often cylindrical or funnel-shaped. Funneliformis mosseae similarly resembles Glomus caledonium, however the spore wall of Funneliformis mosseae contains three layers, whereas Gl. caledonium spore walls are composed of four layers.[2] Funneliformis is an easily cultivated species which multiplies well in trap culture, along with its high distribution, F. mosseae is not considered endangered and is often used for experimental purposes when combined with another host.[1]