The development of short roots and the frequency of
vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae in Camellia japonica L. were investigated
in different localities in New Zealand. Mycorrhizal short roots were best
developed at a depth of 5 to 15 cm. The average number of root hairs per
centimeter of root length ranged from 80 to 120. The highest frequency of
vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae was found in the short roots with diameters
of 1.4 to 2.0 mm. Typical vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae were found in the
short roots of Camellia japonica L. Spores of Endogone occurred in the
rhizosphere of mycorrhizal roots
