Is fitness of Pinus strobus, an invasive species in the Czech Republic, influenced by Ericaceae and their symbiotic fungi? A comparison with native Pinus sylvestris
| Name: | Is fitness of Pinus strobus, an invasive species in the Czech Republic, influenced by Ericaceae and their symbiotic fungi? A comparison with native Pinus sylvestris |
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| Researchers: |
Kohout Petr (member of research team) Vohník Martin (member of research team) |
| Provider: | GAUK |
| Realization from: | 2009 |
| Realization to: | 2010 |
| Summary: | We want to address the following questions: 1) Are there diferences in ectomycobionts between P. sylvestris and P. strobus? 2) What is the influence of Ericaceae on ectomycobionts of both Pinus species? 3) Does the supposed Ericaceae effect differ between invasive P. strobus and native P. sylvestris? Answering these questions might help understanding spread mechanisms of P. strobus and its possible indirect interactions with P. sylvestris through Ericaceae and their mycobionts. |