An example of endomycorrhiza is:
Correct answer: B. Glomus
- A. Nostoc
- B. Glomus
- C. Agaricus
- D. Rhizobium
Explanation
The genus Glomus forms endomycorrhiza, symbiotic associations with plants. The fungal symbiont in these associations absorbs phosphorus from soil and passes it to the plant. Plants having such associations show other benefits, such as resistance to root-borne pathogens, tolerance to salinity and drought, and an overall increase in plant growth and development.
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