Question

How does a plant benefit from mycorrhizae?

Answer 1

Mycorrhizae are symbiotic relationships that form between fungi and plants. The fungi colonize the root system of a host plant, providing increased water and nutrient absorption capabilities while the plant provides the fungus with carbohydrates formed from photosynthesis.

Answer 2

Answer: By symbiotic association

Explanation: Mycorrhiza can be defined as the symbiotic association between the plant and fungus.

The term defines the function of fungus in the plant rhizosphere present in the roots of the plant. Its main function is to provide nutrition to the plant body.

This kind of association is mutualistic. In some cases it can have parasitic association.