Research Advances on Dipterocarpaceae Mycorrhizas

Dipterocarpeae plants are of great importance in ecosystem of tropical rain forests, which have been shown to be obligatory mycorrhizal. Most studies confirm that dipterocarps are ectomycorrhizal, while certain previous work and the recent field survey has proved that these plants are also capable of forming arbuscular mycorrhizal(AM) associations. This paper summarises the diversity of mycorrhizal fungi in Dipterocarpeae forests and the effects of inoculation on host saplings. Research impediments and priorities are recognized, and prospective for applying mycorrhizal technology in dipterocarp plantations is discussed.