DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mycorrhizae. Mycorrhizae are a symbiotic association between plant roots and fungi. Their major role is to enhance nutrient and water uptake by the host plant by exploiting a larger volume of soil than roots alone can do. Mycorrhizae come in a number of forms, dependent upon both host plant and fungal taxonomy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mycorrhizal fungi allow plants to draw more nutrients and water from the soil. They also increase plant tolerance to different environmental stresses. Moreover, these fungi play a major role in soil aggregation process and stimulate microbial activity.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is Mycorrhiza? Mycorrhiza (singular) is a term that means “fungus root” and describes the mutually beneficial, symbiotic relationship between fungi and plant roots. Most mineral soils contain mycorrhizal fungi, but often at levels that are too low for adequate colonization.