Mycobiome of forest tree nurseries

This chapter gives an overview on the current techniques of forest tree seedling production and reviews the effects of mycobiome on tree seedling condition. Firstly, the main fungal species causing diseases in forest nursery are discussed. The current state of knowledge of the rhizosphere and phyllosphere mycobiome of tree nursery species and their role as seedling endophytes or saprotrophs is presented. Special emphasis on the role of mycorrhizas in nursery environment and after planting is further highlighted. Finally, some integrated pest management (IPM) methods to suppress disease outbreaks in nurseries are briefly described. In addition, the impacts of the use of chemicals (e.g., fungicides) in plant protection in nurseries on the seedling mycobiome are discussed.