Question

List two advantages that a mycorrhizal association provides to the plant.

Answer 1

A mycorrhizal association provides the following advantages to the plant:

1. The fungal partner absorbs phosphorus from the soil and supplies it to the plant.
2. It provides resistance to root-borne pathogens.
3. It enhances tolerance to salinity and drought, and
4. It leads to an overall increase in plant growth and development.
5. This symbiosis helps improve nutrient availability and stress resistance for the host plant.