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How do plants benefit from having mycorrhizal symbiotic association?

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(i) The fungus absorbs phosphorus from the soil and passes it to the plant. (ii) Plants with mycorrhizal association show resistance to root borne pathogens. (iii) They show increased tolerance to salinity and drought.
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