Question

How do mycorrhizal fungi help the plants harbouring them?

Answer 1

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.