Glomeraceae

The Glomeraceae are a family of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi that form symbiotic relationships (mycorrhizas) with plant roots. The family was circumscribed in 1989.[1]

Glomeraceae
"Rhizophagus irregularis" mycelia in the cells of plant host "Vicia faba"
Rhizophagus irregularis mycelia in the cells of plant host Vicia faba
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Glomeromycota
Class: Glomeromycetes
Order: Glomerales
Family: Glomeraceae
Piroz. & Dalpé (1989)
Type genus
Glomus
Tul. & C.Tul. (1845)
Genera

Funneliformis
Glomus
Rhizophagus
Sclerocystis
Septoglomus

Synonyms

Glomaceae

References

  1. Pirozynski KA; Dalpé Y. (1989). "Geological history of the Glomaceae with particular reference to mycorrhizal symbiosis". Symbiosis. 7: 1–36.

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