Question

List four advantages that a symbiotic mycorrhizal association provides to the host plant.

Answer 1

Four advantages of a symbiotic mycorrhizal association to the host plant are:

1. Absorption of phosphorus from the soil and passing it to the host plant.
2. Resistance to root-borne pathogens.
3. Tolerance to salinity and drought.
4. Overall increase in plant growth and development.