Synonyms: Endogone guttulata, Endogone macrocarpa, Endogone nuda, Endogone pampaloniana, Paurocotylis fulva.
Glomus macrocarpum is a species of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus that forms symbiotic relationships with plant roots. In East and Central Texas, it has been found to associate with various plant species, including grasses and forbs. The fungus produces large, yellowish-brown spores that can be up to 1 mm in diameter. It is commonly found in soils with neutral to slightly alkaline pH and is thought to play a role in enhancing nutrient uptake and drought tolerance in its host plants. Glomus macrocarpum has been isolated from soils in the Blackland Prairie and Post Oak Savannah ecoregions of East and Central Texas, where it is often associated with native grasses such as little bluestem and big bluestem.
Glomus macrocarpum(?) or may be Endogone mushroom found near a sandy path at the forest edge in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2020
Hensel Park, 502 College Ave, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Cross section of Glomus macrocarpum(?) or may be Endogone mushroom found near a sandy path at the forest edge in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2020Hensel Park, 502 College Ave, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Close-up of Glomus macrocarpum(?) or may be Endogone mushroom found near a sandy path at the forest edge in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2020Hensel Park, 502 College Ave, College Station, TX 77840, USAObservations of Glomus macrocarpum in East and Central Texas include findings near a sandy path at the forest edge in Hensel Park, College Station. On September 16, 2020, specimens were discovered, which may also be Endogone mushrooms. The fungi were observed in detail, including cross-sections, which provided insight into their internal structure. Close-up views revealed distinctive features of the fungus, although exact identification as Glomus macrocarpum or Endogone was uncertain. The location near a sandy path at the forest edge suggests a preference for specific habitat conditions. Further study is needed to confirm the identity and understand the ecological role of this fungus in East and Central Texas ecosystems. The observations highlight the need for continued exploration and documentation of fungal species in the region. Similar habitats may yield additional discoveries, shedding more light on Glomus macrocarpum's characteristics.
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