Relationships between plant roots and fungi which help the plant obtain water and nutrients are referred to as

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Mycorrhizal fungi form mutualistic relationships,called mycorrhizae,with the roots of most plants,helping them grow more successfully in dry or poor soils,particularly those deficient in inorganic nutrients.The fungal hyphae greatly increase the surface area from which the plant can absorb water and nutrients.

Relationships Between Plant Roots and Fungi Which Help the Plant