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Question
How do mycorrhizal fungi help the plants harbouring them?
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Solution
The mycorrhizal fungi absorb phosphorus from the soil and transfer them to the host cells. They also impart resistance to host plants against root pathogens. They also help plants tolerate salinity and drought.
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