Table 3.

Mycorrhizal root colonization, AM spore numbers, and fine root diameters of landscape trees sampled in raised beds only at Walt Disney World between May 3 and June 8, 1996. Values represent the mean of 5 replicates ± S.E.M.

Host plantAM root colonization (%)AM spore number (100 g-1)Fine root diameter (μm)
B. glaucescens48 ± 535 ± 19556 ± 71
B. ventricosa83 ± 6234 ± 85552 ± 89
C. deodara3 ± 1176 ±53907 ± 72
L. japonicum78 ± 790 ±29835 ±144
L. decipiens61 ±818±71008 ±160
P. borbonia23±1773 ±33845 ± 96
Q. laurifolia048 ± 16639 ± 50
Q. virginiana048 ±51110 ± 85