Mycorrhizae involve a symbiotic relationship primarily between fungi and plant roots. The fungi, such as species from the genera Glomus, form a network of hyphae that extend into the soil, helping the plant absorb water and nutrients, particularly phosphorus. In return, the plant provides the fungi with carbohydrates produced through photosynthesis. This mutualistic association enhances plant growth and ecosystem health.
Because mycorrhizae are symbiotic micro-organisms, providing nirogen to the higher plants by nitrification.
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Mycorrhizae
C) orchid and mycorrhizae is an example of a symbiotic pair of organisms. In this relationship, orchids rely on mycorrhizal fungi to help them absorb water and nutrients from the soil, while the fungi benefit from the organic compounds produced by the orchids. This mutualistic interaction enhances the survival and growth of both organisms.
The mycorrhizae fungus helps in the absorption of minerals and H20 from the soil and defends the roots from other fungi/nematodes.
they are the last organisms to appear.
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Mycorrhizae
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Symbiosis
Fungi partner with algae or cyanobacteria to form lichens, where the fungal component provides structure and protection while the photosynthetic partner supplies nutrients through photosynthesis. In mycorrhizae, fungi form symbiotic associations with the roots of vascular plants, enhancing nutrient and water absorption for the plant while receiving carbohydrates in return. These mutualistic relationships are crucial for ecosystem health and plant growth.
Parasitic roots directly absorb nutrients from the host plant, usually harming it in the process. Mycorrhizae are symbiotic associations between plant roots and fungi, where the fungi help the plant absorb nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen from the soil in exchange for sugars produced by the plant. Mycorrhizae benefit both the plant and the fungus.