Diversisporales

order of fungi

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The Diversisporales are an order of fungi within the Glomeromycetes class. These fungi are characterized by their arbuscular mycorrhizal associations, meaning they form symbiotic relationships with plant roots. In these associations, the fungal hyphae penetrate the plant's root cells, facilitating nutrient exchange. The Diversisporales are known for forming complex spore structures. Examples of genera within this order include Acaulospora, Diversispora, and Pacispora.1

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Order Diversisporales Arbuscular mycorrhizal; forms complexes of spores; example genera include Acaulospora, Diversispora, and Pacispora. Order Gigasporales Arbuscular mycorrhizal; uses extra-radical auxiliary cells instead of vesicles in plant roots. Order Glomerales
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Order Diversisporales Arbuscular mycorrhizal; forms complexes of spores; example genera include Acaulospora, Diversispora, and Pacispora. Order Gigasporales Arbuscular mycorrhizal; uses extra-radical auxiliary cells instead of vesicles in plant roots. Order Glomerales
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