Foreword; References; Preface; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Introduction to Mycorrhiza: Historical Development; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Structure of Mycorrhizal Fungi; 1.3 Taxonomy of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi; 1.4 Conclusion and Future Prospects; References; Chapter 2: Mobilization of Micronutrients by Mycorrhizal Fungi; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Occurrence and Host Specificity of Mycorrhizal Fungi; 2.3 Variation in Structure Among Mycorrhizal Fungi; 2.4 Nutrient Uptake Pathways in Mycorrhizal Roots; 2.5 Possible Mechanisms of Nutrient Acquisition by Mycorrhizal Fungi

2.5.1 Mobilization and Absorption of Nutrients2.5.2 Movement of Carbon and Nutrients Across the Fungus-Root Interface; 2.6 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: Soil: Do Not Disturb, Mycorrhiza in Action; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Protocol Applied; 3.3 Salient Features; 3.3.1 Chemical Composition of the Root Exudates; 3.4 Interpretation; 3.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Mycorrhiza: Creating Good Spaces for Interactions; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 The Interactive Space; 4.3 AM: A Specialized Ecological Niche; 4.4 The Functional Aspects of Interactions; 4.4.1 Cross Facilitation; 4.4.2 Nutrition

4.4.3 Biotic and Abiotic Stress ManagementReferences; Chapter 5: Mycorrhizal Helper Bacteria: Sustainable Approach; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Associated Bacteria; 5.3 Functional Attributes of Bacteria in Rhizosphere; 5.3.1 Phosphate Solubilization; 5.3.2 Iron Chelation and Siderophores; 5.3.3 IAA Production; 5.3.4 Nitrogen Fixation; 5.4 Helper Bacteria; 5.5 Conclusions; References; Chapter 6: Mycorrhization of Fagaceae Forests Within Mediterranean Ecosystems; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Fagaceae Forest Distribution; 6.3 Mycodiversity in Fagaceae Forest Ecosystems

6.4 Disturbance and Protection of Fagaceae Forests from Biotic Threats6.5 Fagaceae Mycorrhization in a Mediterranean Changing Climate; 6.6 Advances for Mediterranean Fagaceae ECM Studies; References; Chapter 7: Ectomycorrhizal Mushrooms: Their Diversity, Ecology and Practical Applications; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Mycorrhizal Categories; 7.3 Ectomycorrhiza; 7.4 Morphology of ECM; 7.4.1 Mantle; 7.4.2 Hartig Net; 7.4.3 Extraradical Mycelium; 7.5 Ecology of ECM Mushrooms; 7.5.1 Ecophysiology, Ecosystem Effects, and Global Change; 7.5.2 Biodiversity, Plant, and Fungal Communities

7.5.3 Geographical Distribution and Host Specificity7.5.4 Population and Dynamics; 7.5.5 Nutrient Circulation in Ecosystem; 7.5.6 Interactions with Other Microorganisms; 7.5.7 Multifunctional Role of ECM; 7.6 Practical Applications; 7.6.1 Artificial Synthesis of ECM; 7.6.2 Applied Aspects of ECM; References; Chapter 8: Plant Flavonoids: Key Players in Signaling, Establishment, and Regulation of Rhizobial and Mycorrhizal Endosymbioses; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Flavonoid: A Versatile Compound; 8.2.1 Structural Diversity and Subcellular Distribution; 8.2.2 Flavonoids in the Rhizosphere