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How do mycorrhizae help the plants to grow better?

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Fungi are also known to form symbiotic associations with plants (mycorrhiza). Many members of the genus Glomus from mycorrhiza. The fungal symbiont in these associations from soil and passes it to the plant. Plants having such associations show other benefits also, such as resistance to root-borne pathogens, tolerance to salinity and drought, and on overall increase in plant growth and development.
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  • Mycorrhiza helps in :

    A
    disease resistance
    B
    disease prevention
    C
    food manufacturing
    D
    nutrition uptaking
  • Mycorrhizae help in the absorption of

    A
    Calcium
    B
    Metals
    C
    Nutrients
    D
    None of these
  • Mycorrhiza is helpful in

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    Synthesis of food
    B
    Getting nutrients from soil
    C
    Providing resistance against different regulators
    D
    Increase the fertility of soil
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