- A mutual symbiotic relationship between the roots of any fungus and plants is called myco rider.
- In this type of relationship, the fungus becomes dependent on the root of the plants and becomes an important component of soil-life.
- Mycorrhiza plays an important role in a good crop. There is a connection between mycorrhiza fungi and plant roots.
- Mycorrhiza helps in capturing various types of plant nutrients like phosphorus, nitrogen, and small nutrients from the soil.
- Play an important role in increasing crop yield. Mycorrhiza accelerates the processes through plants. It helps in keeping the plants green under drought-like conditions.
- The function of mycorrhiza is to increase the availability of phosphorus by 60–80%.
- The use of mycorrhiza leads to better growth of roots.
- Mycorrhiza causes better absorption of nutrients by the roots in the plants and helps in maintaining moisture around the plants.
- Mycorrhiza protects crops from soil-borne pathogens.
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