Roots of higher plants develop mycorrhiza for obtaining
A
Sulphates
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B
Nitrogen
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C
Phosphates
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D All of the above Mycorrhiza is a type of symbiotic relationship. It is seen when two organisms have mutually beneficial relationship with each other. In this cas, the roots of plants host fungi, which helps them obtain water, sulphur, phosphates from soil. They also help them fix nitrogen. Inturn, fungi obtain nutrition and shelter