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mycorrhizaProduct of close association between the branched, tubular filaments (hyphae) of a fungus and the roots of higher plants. The association usually enhances the nutrition of both the host plant and the fungal symbiont. The establishment and growth of certain plants (e.g., citrus plants, orchids, pines) depends on mycorrhizae; other plants survive but do not flourish without their fungal symbionts. mycorrhiza [‚mīk·ə′rīz·ə] (botany) A mutual association in which the mycelium of a fungus invades the roots of a seed plant. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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42) Ectomycorrhizal fungi form a coating on the roots of trees and live on sugars from the trees in exchange for increasing the tree roots' ability to take in nutrients and water from the soil. Before the new study, the few fungal associates known came from a group called ectomycorrhizal fungi. Ectomycorrhizal fungi--literally, fungi that envelop roots--form |
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