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What is mycorrhiza? How does it help as biofertilizers?

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Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association between the fungus and vascular host plants. They help in promoting plant growth. The growth hormones increase the resistivity of plants against plant pathogens. It increases the surface area of root for the better absorption of nutrients from the soil.


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