Plant Coexistence and Diversity Mediated Below Ground The Importance of Mycorrhizal Networks

An area of continued study in ecology is the investigation of mechanisms that allow for many species of plants to coexist in contravention of a simple interpretation of the principle of competitive exclusion. This book reviews current research work implemented on the involvement of soil microbial community in regulating plant community composition and distribution. A particular focus is placed on the implication of mycorrhizal symbioses in promoting multi-species assemblages in plant communities.