isnt' there Endo and ecto? I'm not really up on what does what though
The best way I can explain this,
Is Endo will be found in the Fields and Prairies while the Ectos are on the outer Fields and into the Forrest. You can actually dig up your own Endo and Ecto Mycorrhizae to build your soil.
So here goes.
Endomycorrhizae, (AKA) mycorrhizae, colonize differently compared to Ectomycorrhizae.
Instead of forming a fungal sheath, endomycorrhizae will establish a more intimate relationship with the plants roots by penetrating the root cells themselves. The fungal hyphae of endomycorrhizae form intricate structures called arbuscules within the root cells, facilitating more diverse range of functions such as helping with the uptake of minerals and nutrients, they also play a key role in the acquisition of water, nitrogen, and other organic compounds. The arbuscules formed within the root cells provide a larger surface area for nutrient exchange between the fungus and the plant to help in facilitating nutrient exchange. This is beneficial for helping and enhancing nutrient uptake in phosphorus limited soils, as the hyphae can access and transport phosphorus more efficiently than the plant's own root system. They also enhance plant tolerance to various environmental stresses, including Pathogens, salinity and heavy metals. By penetrating the root cells this allows for a more efficient nutrient uptake, which can help support plant growth under difficult conditions, and will help improve your soil structure and stability, contributing to soil fertility and the overall functioning of the ecosystem.
Ectomycorrhizae have a formation of a fungal sheath, they may form a mantle, around the root tips, and will develop a dense network of fungal hyphae that reach far and wide out into the surrounding soil. This type of mycorrhizae is usually associated with trees from the forest. Ectomycorrhizae do not penetrate the root cells like the Endomycorrhizae does, but instead they form a sheath around them, creating a protective barrier to enhance the plants resistance to various environmental stresses, including pathogen attacks, drought, heavy metal toxicity. While this sheath acts as a physical barrier protecting the root system from pathogens it also helps to improve water and nutrient uptake such as phosphorus and nitrogen, from the soil. They can extend far beyond the root system, exploring a larger soil volume and accessing nutrients that may be unavailable to the plant root zone alone. As an exchange the plant provides the fungus with carbohydrates, mainly in the form of sugars, produced through photosynthesis all while improving soil structure and promoting the formation of stable aggregates and helping the overall soil health.
It's a lot Deeper than this and the Rabbit hole seems to be endless.
(Shaping Fire) has some really good podcast with Guest like Jeff Lowenfels & more.
Jeff also has some really good books to read regarding Fungi and Microbes.
I primarily use Great White.
Any of the inoculants you choose use will work best if you establish your seedlings or clones in the early development of the roots, I also dust the roots again when transplanting.
I've always had good luck with it & it helps keep my transplanted plants perky. In coco, when I transplant I of course sprinkle some in the furrow & onto the rootball, but I also lightly top-dress with it before first watering
