Mycorrhizal fungi are sometimes purposely introduced to new areas of land that are used for growing plants for commercial uses (e.g., landscaping, crop production, timber production). What would be the benefit of doing this?

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Mycorrhizal fungi can improve plant growth and nutrition by facilitating the absorption of water and nutrients from the soil. This can lead to higher crop yields in agriculture, healthier landscaping plants, and greater timber production in forestry.

Mycorrhizal Fungi Are Sometimes Purposely Introduced to New Areas of Land