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Biological Classification
Fungi: Mycorrhiza
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- Mutualism between fungus and root
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2003 AIPMT 1 question
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Mycorrhiza is an example of :-Mycorrhiza is an association between a fungus and the roots of a higher plant (e.g. Glomus with many plants, and fungi with Pinus roots).
The fungal hyphae absorb water and minerals, especially phosphorus, from the soil and pass them to the plant; they also protect the roots from pathogens.
The plant supplies sugars and other organic compounds to the fungus.
Since both partners benefit, it is a mutualistic symbiotic relationship.
So mycorrhiza is an example of a symbiotic relationship.