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Microbes in Human Welfare — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYMicrobes in Human Welfare3 Marks
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How do mycorrhizal fungi help the plants harbouring them?
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They also form symbiotic association with plants, i.e. mycorrhiza, which absorb phosphorus from soil and passes it to the plants. Many members of genus Glomus form mycorrhiza. Plants with mycorrhizal association show other benefits also such as.
  1. Resistance to root-borne pathogens.
  2. Tolerance to salinity and drought.
  3. Increase in plant growth and development.

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