The mycorrhizal associations of Borya mirabilis, an endangered Australian native plant

Abstract

The mycorrhizal associations of Borya mirabilis Churchill,T.B.Muir & Sinkora are described for the first time, based on seasonal observations over 12 months. Roots of vascular plants associated with B. mirabilis in the field were also examined for mycorrhizal associations; Callitris rhomboidea R.Br, ex Rich. & A.Rich, was found to be most morphologically similar. The usefulness of associated plants to inoculate ex-situ populations and as indicators of potential translocation sites for B. mirabilis is discussed.