Genetic Variation and Gene Flow in the Laccaria spp. and their Host Trees

Start date: 2007

Activity: JERA 3

Responsible partners: P1, P2, P8, P11, P12, P13, P15, P18, P20

Documents:   Project Description

Objectives:

• A better understanding of genetic variability and structures in Laccaria populations at the micro- and macro-geographical scales
• Detection of the effects of genetic diversity of host trees on the diversity of Laccaria associates (and the accompanying ectomycorrhizal community)
• Monitoring of sequence polymorphism in symbiosis-regulated genes involved in mycorrhiza development and functioning
• Detection of genetic association between Laccaria symbionts and their host trees
• Extension of these investigations to Lactarius quietus, an oak-specific species (Phase II)