ENH1086/EP351 Mycorrhizae: Implications for Environmental Remediation and Resource Conservation

ENH-1068, a 5-page fact sheet by J. Sharma, A.V. Ogram, and A. Al-Agely, describes the symbiotic relationships between plant roots and fungi and how the resulting rhizosphere activity can lead to transformation and removal of polluting compounds from the soil, reduce the need for fertilizer in commercial nurseries, and improve soil structure and health. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2007.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP351

ENH1088/EP358 Remediation of Runoff: Options for Container Plant Nurseries

ENH-1008, a 6-page illustrated fact-sheet by J. Sharma, P.C. Wilson, and T.H. Yeager, describes the problem of non-point source pollution from container nurseries, and plant-based and non-plant based options for remediation. Includes references. Published by UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP358