 Moser 's work on ectomycorrhiza , though perhaps unknown to many researchers familiar with his taxonomic work , was notable due to its focus on the fungal partners in the relationship . He engaged in a large amount of research on woodland in the transitional zone between subalpine and alpine habitats . His published results included the description of new taxa . In 1960 , Singer referred to Moser as " one of the pioneers of mycorrhiza research , both basic and applied " . 
