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Which of the following is not an advantage of mycorrhiza?A. Nitrogen fixationB. Resistance to root borne pathogensC. Tolerance to salinity and droughtD. Phosphorus absortion

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Many members of genus Glomus form mycorrhiza.
`*` In mycorrhiza the fungal symbiont absorbs P from soil and passes it into the plants.
`*` Plants having mycorrhizal associations show other benefits also-
(i) Resistance to root borne pathogens.
(ii) tolerance to salnity and drought.
(iii) Overall increase in plant growth and development.


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