Class 11 Biology - Chapter Transport in Plants NCERT Solutions | How is the mycorrhizal association helpf

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Question 9

How is the mycorrhizal association helpful in absorption of water and minerals in plants?

Answer

Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association of fungi with the root systems of some plants. The fungal hyphae either form a dense network around the young roots or they penetrate the cells of the roots. The large surface area of the fungal hyphae is helpful in increasing the absorption of water and minerals from the soil. In return, they get sugar and nitrogenous compounds from the host plants. The mycorrhizal association is obligate in some plants. For example, Pinus seeds do not germinate and establish in the absence of mycorrhizal.

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