Ncert Exercises & Solutions

Q. 40 How do mycorrhizal fungi help the plants harbouring them?

The mycontizal fungi absorb phosphorus ftom the sol and ranser them tothe host cells

“They also impart resistance lo hast plants against root pathogens, They aso show tolerance

to salty and draught as wall a increases overall growth and development o plant.

Hence, fungal hyptiae help in synthesising organic food and also recieve/get shelter and

nourishment from the higher plant.