Mycorrhiza: Symbiosis between Fungus and Plant Root
Published: Nov 30, 2008
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Abstract: Mycorrhizas are mutually beneficial symbiosis between plant roots and soil fungi, which play a central role in the uptake of nutrients by almost all plant groups. These fungi are important in crop nutrient acquisition, particularly in low input agriculture.
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