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From what I have studied and from the many scientific reports I have read, mycorrhiza are definitely a great help in the growth and survival of very many species of trees. In fact, these studies are based on scientific experiments with statistical analysis that proved beyond doubt the benefits of these organisms in symbiosis with the trees. they are not based on just visual observations even with people who have many years of experience with growing trees or bonsai.
There are at least 14 families of plants (which makes a great amount of species) which benefit with both the endo- and ectomycorrhiza association by increasing the nutrient uptake, the growth rates, the protection of the plant from fungal pathogens and in some cases for resistance to drought.
So. I would certainly inoculate the mycorrhiza that are available on the roots of trees that are susceptible to have such a benefit especially when your trees are growing in a NON ORGANIC SOIL MIXTURE.
Usually the compagnies that manufacture the mycorrhiza products tell you on what trees they can be inoculated.

24-Feb-2005	#10
ALDEVAUX bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Mar-2004 Location: St-Hyacinthe, P.Québec Country: CANADA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 449	From what I have studied and from the many scientific reports I have read, mycorrhiza are definitely a great help in the growth and survival of very many species of trees. In fact, these studies are based on scientific experiments with statistical analysis that proved beyond doubt the benefits of these organisms in symbiosis with the trees. they are not based on just visual observations even with people who have many years of experience with growing trees or bonsai. There are at least 14 families of plants (which makes a great amount of species) which benefit with both the endo- and ectomycorrhiza association by increasing the nutrient uptake, the growth rates, the protection of the plant from fungal pathogens and in some cases for resistance to drought. So. I would certainly inoculate the mycorrhiza that are available on the roots of trees that are susceptible to have such a benefit especially when your trees are growing in a NON ORGANIC SOIL MIXTURE. Usually the compagnies that manufacture the mycorrhiza products tell you on what trees they can be inoculated.