The present paper describes the rich ectomycorrhizal diversity existing in forests of Pahalgam in district Anantnag of Kashmir valley. Eight hitherto unreported ectomycorrhizal fungi from Jammu and Kashmir State, collected and identified during the survey conducted in March - October 2006 are described.
Ectomycorrhizal diversity, Kashmir valley, Physiognomic feature, Macro-fungi, Spores, Edaphic ecosystems, Biochemical activities
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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2010
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