Benefits to plants having mycorrhizal association are: (i) The fungus absorbs nutrients from the soil and passes it to the plant. (ii) Mycorrhiza provide resistance to root-borne pathogens. (iii) They show increased tolerance to salinity and drought. (iv) An overall increase occurs in plant growth and development.
How do plants benefit from having mycorrhizal symbiotic association?
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Vashant
Benefits to plants having mycorrhizal association are:
(i) The fungus absorbs nutrients from the soil and passes it to the plant.
(ii) Mycorrhiza provide resistance to root-borne pathogens.
(iii) They show increased tolerance to salinity and drought.
(iv) An overall increase occurs in plant growth and development.