mycorrhiza

Alternatively, inoculations of a disturbed site with native or exotic fungi facilitate formation of mycorrhizae in a shorter period, given certain circumstances. The simple application of inoculum, however, does not guarantee the formation of a functional mycorrhiza. The potential benefits of inoculation could be outweighed by cost and efficiency limitations, if the probability of plants benefiting from mycorrhizae is low (Findlay and Kendle 2001).