Plant Coexistence and Diversity Mediated Below Ground : The Importance of Mycorrhizal Networks

An area of continued study in ecology is the investigation of mechanisms that allow for many species of plants to coexist in contravention of a simple interpretation of the principle of competitive exclusion. This book reviews current research work implemented on the involvement of soil microbial community in regulating plant community composition and distribution. A particular focus is placed on the implication of mycorrhizal symbioses in promoting multi-species assemblages in plant communities.