Which of the following is not an advantage of mycorrhiza?

Options

A. Nitrogen fixation
B. Resistance to root borne pathogens
C. Tolerance to salinity and drought
D. Phosphorus absortion

Answer

A

Explanation

Many members of genus Glomus form mycorrhiza.
`*` In mycorrhiza the fungal symbiont absorbs P from soil and passes it into the plants.
`*` Plants having mycorrhizal associations show other benefits also-
(i) Resistance to root borne pathogens.
(ii) tolerance to salnity and drought.
(iii) Overall increase in plant growth and development.