Question

Symbiotic association of fungi (mycorrhizae) with roots of plants provides various benefits except..

• A. Providing protection against soil borne plant pathogens.
• B. Helping plants absorb various minerals except Phosphorus
• C. Preventing plants from desiccation.
• D. Providing tolerance against salinity.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Helping plants absorb various minerals except Phosphorus

Mycorrhizae is a symbiotic association between roots of plants and fungi. The fungi provide protection to the plant from soil borne pathogen, absorb water and nutrients especially Phosphorus and prevent the plant from desiccation.

So, the correct answer is 'Helping plants absorb various minerals except Phosphorus'