Several Characteristics of Oidiodendron maius G.L. Barron Important for Heather Plants’ Controlled Mycorrhization

Oidiodendron maius G.L. Barron is a recognized fungal species capable of forming ericoid mycorrhiza with various positive effects on host plants; therefore, newly found and previously uncharacterized O. strains may be valuable for heather plants’ controlled mycorrhization. Characteristics the F3860 strain were studied, i.e., mycelium growth nutrient media ability to secrete auxins enzymes. grew rapidly malt extract agar potato dextrose agar. It was also able grow suitable plant cultivation. The presence flavonoids rutin quercetin increased rate compared control, starting from 8th 13th days confirmed bioassay thin-layer chromatography, their content, as well phytase activity, estimated spectrophotometrically. Both in tryptophan without it, secreted about 6 μg IAA/mL medium. possessed extracellular phytase, protease, phenol oxidase activities. investigation indicates F3860’s promise seedling inoculation an approach increase fitness.