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In which plant will you look for mycorrhiza and corolloid roots ? Aslo explain what these terms mean

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Mycorrhizae:** - Mycorrhizae is a symbiotic association between fungi and the roots of vascular plants. The term "mycorrhiza" comes from the Greek words "mycos" (fungus) and "rhiza" (root). - In this association, fungi colonize the roots of the host plant either intracellularly (inside the root cells) or intercellularly (between the root cells). - This relationship enhances the plant's ability to absorb nutrients, especially phosphorus, from the soil, while the plant provides carbohydrates to the fungus. 2. **Identifying Plants with Mycorrhizae:** ...
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