Fungi that form symbiotic relationships with roots of more developed plants.
Mutualistic association of a fungus with the root of higher plant. In this relationship, the fungus helps the plant in extracting certain nutrients from the soil. In exchange, the fungus is provided with a habitat and nutrition in the form of carbohydrates.
(Gk; mykes mushroom; rhiza=root) a largely symbiotic relationship between fungi and vascular plants giving the plant increased uptake of water and nutrients (nitrogen), in return of sugars and carbohydrates for the fungus.
Is a symbiotic naturally occurring fungus which attaches itself to fine feeder roots and grows its own roots,hyphae which mine the soil for minerals and water to bring into the feeder roots.
Symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots or rhizoids of a plant. More info?
Symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots or rhizoids of a plant. More info?