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Molecular identification of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated to Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth in San Martín, Peru
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Geomar Vallejos-Torres
Amazonas (San Martín), Peru
Cohort:
2024
project abstract
These forests have not been explored and are located between the provinces of San Martin and Lamas. The indano tree, although of high commercial value, has decreased in number and only a few individual patches remain, which are important for reforestation programs. However, these forests have been affected by deforestation, land use change, and loss of endemic species. The Peruvian Amazon has seven main soil types, with ultisols being the most common. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi have been observed to be tolerant of drought and soil acidity conditions. However, the biodiversity of these fungi in the Amazon basin has not been studied. It is hypothesized that there are significant differences in the diversity and structure of these fungi in trees of B. crassifolia in San Martín, Peru, both as a function of size and altitude.