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How do mycorrhizal fungi help the plants harbouring them?

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Mycorrhiza

Mycorrhiza are the symbiotic association of fungi with the roots of plants.

Benefits to the plant
  • These fungi take phosphorus from the soil and pass it to the plant.
  • The association helps the plant to develop resistance to root-borne pathogens.
  • It makes the plant tolerant to drought and salinity and enhances plant growth and development.
  • The fungal filaments increase the surface area of the root hair for absorption of water.

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