In your garden, you observe a single pea plant that is much smaller and not growing well, despite being surrounded by other normal plants. You dig it up to discover that it has a weak, shallow root system. You suspect that the plant may be lacking

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Mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with plants, helping them absorb water and nutrients more efficiently, which is crucial for root development and overall plant growth. A lack of these fungi can lead to a weak, shallow root system as observed.

In Your Garden, You Observe a Single Pea Plant That