In vitro propagation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi may drive fungal evolution

V. Kokkoris, M. Hart

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Abstract

© 2019 Kokkoris and Hart.Transformed root cultures (TRC) are used to mass produce arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal propagules in vitro. These propagules are then used in research, agriculture, and ecological restoration. There are many examples from other microbial systems that long-term in vitro propagation leads to domesticated strains that differ genetically and functionally. Here, we discuss potential consequences of in TRC propagation on AM fungal traits, and how this may affect their functionality. We examine weather domestication of AM fungi has already happened and finally, we explore whether it is possible to overcome TRC-induced domestication.
Original languageEnglish
Article number2420
JournalFrontiers in Microbiology
Volume10
Issue numberOCT
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes

Funding

MH was funded by the NSERC Discovery Grant.

FundersFunder number
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

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