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Mycorrhizal roots of _____are associated with some fungal symbionts.

A

Pinus

B

Cedrus

C

Cycas

D

Ginkgo

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A muycorrhiza is a symbiotic association of a fungus with a root system the mycorrhizal roots of pinus occur near the soil surface. They are devoid of root hair and root cap. The fungus commonly associated with mycorrhial roots of pinus is boletus elegans.
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