Ectomycorrhizae of Norway spruce from its southernmost natural distribution range in Serbia
Norway spruce (Picea abies Karst.) reaches its southernmost limit in the mountainous regions of south Serbia and Bulgaria. The species is a regionally important timber species for the wood industry and a significant host for various ectomycorrhizal fungi, including edible species. We analysed ectomycorrhizal community and fine root parameters of high continental / subalpine Norway spruce stands at three sites (Stara planina, Kopaonik, Tara) located in protected areas in Serbia. In addition, we assessed the potential effects of altitude and growing season on the ectomycorrhizal diversity and fine root parameters. Using standardised sampling in combination with morpho-anatomical and molecular identification of ectomycorrhizae, we recorded 29 different anatomorphotypes. None of the identified fungi belonged to commercial edible fungal species. Compared to other Norway spruce ectomycorrhiza studies in central Europe, sites in Serbia exhibited lower species diversity and different dominant species composition, with Cenococcum spp. and Russula spp. as the dominant ectomycorrhizal fungi. A number of ectomycorrhizal types and the value of the species richness index differed between Stara planina and Tara in the autumn, but the influence of site and season on the studied diversity indices was not significant. The total number of fine roots increased in the spring, while percentage of vital ectomycorrhizal root tips increased in the autumn. This study was the first examination of Norway spruce ectomycorrhizal communities at the edge of the natural geographical range of the species.
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2019-01-22 14:29:52
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ectomycorrhiza, Picea abies Karst, community structure, fine roots
ektomikoriza, Picea abies Karst, združba ektomikoriznih gliv, drobne korenine
r6
Marina
Katanić
70
Saša
Orlović
70
Tine
Grebenc
70
Marko
Bajc
70
Saša
Pekeč
70
Milan
Drekić
70
Hojka
Kraigher
70
UDK
4
630*172.8
ISSN pri članku
9
1971-7458
DOI
15
10.3832/ifor2729-011
COBISS_ID
3
5295782
OceCobissID
13
2513830
RAZ_Katanic_Marina_i0.pdf
566601
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