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Microbes in Human Welfare — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYMicrobes in Human Welfare3 Marks
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Answer the following questions:
What are mycorrhiza? How does it act as a biofertiliser?
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Answer

The symbiotic association of fungi and roots of higher plants is called mycorrhiza. The fungal hyphae absorbs phosphorus from soil and passes it to the soil and thus enriches the soil. It also protects plants by providing resistance from root-borne pathogens, tolerance to salinity and drought.

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