Rhizopogon luteolus
| Rhizopogon luteolus | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Boletales |
| Family: | Rhizopogonaceae |
| Genus: | Rhizopogon |
| Species: | R. luteolus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhizopogon luteolus Fr. | |
Rhizopogon luteolus is an ectomycorrhizal fungus used as a soil inoculant in agriculture and horticulture. It was deliberately introduced into Pinus radiata plantations in Western Australia after it was observed to improve tree growth.[1]
References
- ↑ Kessel SL (1927). "Soil organisms. The dependence of certain pine species on a biological soil factor.". Empire Forestry Journal. 6: 70–74.
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