Immunochemical Properties of Mycorrhizas

Piriformospora indica: An Axenically Culturable Mycorrhiza-Like Endosymbiotic Fungus

“…In analogy to the definition of an antibody, any molecule that elicits a response by the immune system is called an antigen. When the population of antibodies is derived from a set of different Blymphocytes and usually contains different Ig classes with different affinities and specificities, (Hahn et al 1999). Peters (1988) points out that despite modern methods of Ab production such as monoclonal antibodies (mAb) and, more recently, recombinant antibody technologies, pAb are still valuable tools, due to their low cost and ease of production.…”

Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis) Responses to Indigenous Mycorrhizae and Cow Manure in Ultisol

“…The roots of plants inoculated with mycorrhizae are protected from pathogen attack. The plants are physically protected by the hyphae, which produce hormones and growth regulators for plants (Hahn et al, 1999) The application of mycorrhizae to the soil can improve soil structure (Leifheit et al, 2014) and trigger growth regulator substances (auxin, cytokinin, and gibberellin). Plant growth regulators are needed in the process of cells division, which stimulate growth and prevent or slow the aging process thereby increasing root function to absorb nutrients and water (Auge, 2001).…”