A king amongst dwarfs: Boletus edulis forms ectomycorrhiza with dwarf willow in the Swiss Alps
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Date
2019-10Type
- Journal Article
Abstract
The ectomycorrhizal fungus Boletus edulis, commonly known as king bolete, Steinpilz, porcini or cep, is one of the most popular edible mushrooms in Europe, North America and Asia. To produce fruiting bodies, it usually relies on the symbiotic association with deciduous or coniferous trees. Here, we report on an exceptional finding of B. edulis at an altitude of 2440 m a.s.l. in the Swiss Alps and document for the first time its ectomycorrhizal association with Salix herbacea (dwarf willow) based on molecular markers and microscopic observations. Show more
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https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000371435Publication status
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Journal / series
Alpine BotanyVolume
Pages / Article No.
Publisher
SpringerSubject
Ectomycorrhiza; Host shift; Boletus edulis; Salix herbacea; Swiss AlpsOrganisational unit
03706 - Widmer, Alexander / Widmer, Alexander
08670 - Gruppe Biosystematik und Sammlungen
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It was possible to publish this article open access thanks to a Swiss National Licence with the publisher.More
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