%A ZHAO Zhi-Wei %T The roles of mycorrhizal fungi in terrestrial ecosysytems %0 Journal Article %D 1999 %J Biodiv Sci %R 10.17520/biods.1999037 %P 240-244 %V 07 %N 3 %U {https://www.biodiversity-science.net/CN/abstract/article_8183.shtml} %8 1999-08-20 %X I discussed the roles that mycorrhizal fungi play in terrestrial ecosystems. They form mutualistic association with plants , retain nutrient elements and water in the soil , supply foods for animals ,affect the succesion of community and the composition of flora , regulate the integration of the resources and sustain species diversity of ecosystems.