Question

In which plant will you look for mycorrhiza and coralloid roots? Also explain what these terms mean.

Answer 1

Mycorrhiza

Mycorrhiza is the symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of higher plants. It is observed in Pinus (a gymnosperm).



Coralloid roots

Coralloid roots are the roots containing cyanobacteria, which help in nitrogen fixation and are seen in Cycas (a gymnosperm).