Fungi are also known to form symbiotic association with plants. Many members of the genus Glomus form mycorrhiza. The fungal symbiont in these association absorbs phosphorus from soil and passes it to plant.
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(A) : Mycorrhizae represent an intimate mutualistic relation between a fungus and algae. (R) : The fungi provides the energy yielding carbohydrates.
Assertion : Mycorrhizae represent a mutually beneficial interspecific interaction of fungi with roots of higher plants. Reason : In a mutualistic relationship, both the organisms enter into some sort of physiological exchange.
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