Which of the following results, from research conducted by Nancy Johnson on big blue stem grass, suggested that mycorrhizal plants had greater access to nutrients?
A) root:shoot ratios were significantly lower in plants with mycorrhizae
B) root:shoot ratios were significantly higher in plants with mycorrhizae
C) root:shoot ratios were equal in plants with and without mycorrhizae
D) root:shoot ratios were highest in treatments without nitrogen supplements
E) root:shoot ratios were lowest in the treatment with nitrogen supplements

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Mycorrhizal plants having lower root:shoot ratios suggests they have greater access to nutrients, as they invest less in root growth due to the enhanced nutrient uptake facilitated by mycorrhizae.

Which of the Following Results, from Research Conducted by Nancy