Respiration and growth of a fungus, Mortierella isabellina, in response to grazing by Onychiurus armatus (Collembola) |
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Authors: | Göran Bengtsson Sten Rundgren |
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Institution: | University of Lund, Ecology Building, S-223 62 Lund, Sweden |
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Abstract: | Colonies of the fungus Mortierella isabellina (Oudem) were grazed by the collembolan Onychiurus armatus (Tullb.) for short periods interrupted by incubation without grazing in laboratory experiments. The grazed fungus had a lower respiration than ungrazed when Collembola were present on the mycelium. Fungal respiration was significantly increased with grazing when Collembola were periodically removed from the mycelium. Metal contamination of the substrate increased fungal respiration, regardless of grazing. Length of fungal mycelium was significantly greater in a natural soil in the presence of Collembola but reduced in a metal-polluted soil. Factors that may determine the impact of grazing on fungi are discussed. |
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