A few milestones in early mycorrhiza research
1842
Karl Nageli was probably the first person to provide a graphical description of mycorrhiza as well as structures inside root cells similar to the arbuscules.
1852
Theodore Hartig, first to publish the description of a mantle and the mycelia in the intercellular spaces of root cortical cells, the later known as Hartig net, in conifers.
Theodore Hartig, first to publish the description of a mantle and the mycelia in the intercellular spaces of root cortical cells, the later known as Hartig net, in conifers.
1852
1885
Albert B. Frank was the first to give the name mycorrhiza to the association between tree roots and ectomycorrhizal fungi.
1897
Janse named vesicles to observed spheres inside the roots. In 1905 Gallaud described with detail the mycorrhizal arbuscules.
Janse named vesicles to observed spheres inside the roots. In 1905 Gallaud described with detail the mycorrhizal arbuscules.
1897
1937
A.B. Hatch, first evidence of positive correlation between mycorrhizal infection and nutrient mobilization.
1939
Burges suggests that the mycorrhiza could provide some nutrients to the host plant.
Burges suggests that the mycorrhiza could provide some nutrients to the host plant.
1939
1955
Barbara Mosse, first in culture spores from single fungal species.
1966
Newman proposes the line intersect method to quantify root mycorrhization.
Newman proposes the line intersect method to quantify root mycorrhization.
1966
1970
Phillips and Hayman publish the Trypan blue method to stain fungal cell walls.
1980
Barbara Mosse and Manuela Giovanetti after comparison of different methodologies lead to universal acceptance of their modified line intersect method.
Barbara Mosse and Manuela Giovanetti after comparison of different methodologies lead to universal acceptance of their modified line intersect method.
1980
1994
Atens is founded as a family business founded, born of a passion for research, and with the main objective of producing mycorrhiza for sustainable agriculture.
1996
Isolation of Rhizoglomus irregulare strain BEG72 in citrus trees by doctors Amelia Camprubi and Cinta Calvet.
Isolation of Rhizoglomus irregulare strain BEG72 in citrus trees by doctors Amelia Camprubi and Cinta Calvet.
1996
2001
After 7 years of research, the first product based on mycorrhiza under the brand AEGIS SYM was launched in 2001. It remains today as the highest quality inoculum available in the market.
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