this book provides a comprehensive guide to working with mycorrhizas in forestry and agriculture. it covers the structure and development of mycorrhizal roots, types of mycorrhizal associations, and methods for identifying and defining these associations. the book includes detailed chapters on working with ectomycorrhizal fungi and glomalean fungi, including taxonomy, collection, processing, and description of fungal specimens. it also discusses microscopic morphology of fungal fruit bodies, management of collections as a genetic resource, and an introduction to the Australian ectomycorrhizal fungi. the book provides techniques for examining mycorrhizal associations, including methods for washing and sampling roots, clearing and staining roots, measuring root colonization by mycorrhizal fungi, and advanced staining and microscopy procedures. it also covers the isolation of fungi into axenic culture, the production of inoculum, and the management of mycorrhizal plants. the book includes information on assessing the benefits of mycorrhizal inoculation, managing mycorrhizal seedlings in the nursery, and mineral nutrition of mycorrhizal plants. finally, it discusses field experiments, including planning, design, measurement, and data analysis. the book is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of mycorrhizal ecology and agriculture.this book provides a comprehensive guide to working with mycorrhizas in forestry and agriculture. it covers the structure and development of mycorrhizal roots, types of mycorrhizal associations, and methods for identifying and defining these associations. the book includes detailed chapters on working with ectomycorrhizal fungi and glomalean fungi, including taxonomy, collection, processing, and description of fungal specimens. it also discusses microscopic morphology of fungal fruit bodies, management of collections as a genetic resource, and an introduction to the Australian ectomycorrhizal fungi. the book provides techniques for examining mycorrhizal associations, including methods for washing and sampling roots, clearing and staining roots, measuring root colonization by mycorrhizal fungi, and advanced staining and microscopy procedures. it also covers the isolation of fungi into axenic culture, the production of inoculum, and the management of mycorrhizal plants. the book includes information on assessing the benefits of mycorrhizal inoculation, managing mycorrhizal seedlings in the nursery, and mineral nutrition of mycorrhizal plants. finally, it discusses field experiments, including planning, design, measurement, and data analysis. the book is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field of mycorrhizal ecology and agriculture.