Q. Mycorrhiza promotes plant growth by
A) Absorbing inorganic ions from soil
B) Helping the plant in utilizing atmospheric nitrogen
C) Protecting the plant from infection
D) Serving as plant growth regulator
Explanation
Mycorrhiza promotes plant growth by absorbing inorganic ions from soil. Fungi form symbiotic association with the roots of higher plants called mycorrhiza. The fungal hyphae absorb phosphorus from soil and passes it to the plant
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