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Mycorrhiza is found in roots of

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Ephedra
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Cycas
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Gnetum
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Pinus
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The correct option is C Gnetum
Roots in some genera have fungal association in the form of mycorrhiza (Pinus), while in some other (Cycas) small specialised roots called corolloid roots are present. It is associated with nitrogen fixing cyanobacteria. Therefore, mycorrhiza is found in the roots of Pinus.

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