Question

The fungus which grows around the root surface is called

• A. Endomycorrhizae
• B. Ectomycorrhizae
• C. Rhizomorph
• D. Hatistoria

Answer 1

The correct option is B Ectomycorrhizae

Mycorrhiza is an association between a fungus and the root of the higher plant, for example, pinus, eucalyptus etc.

The ectomycorrhizae is a fungal association in which the fungus partner is commonly basidiomycetes. The fungus completely encloses the roots in a mantle of tissues formed of compact hyphal cells but do not penetrate inside the root cells like in endomycorrhiza

So, the correct answer is option B.