Diagram of Mycorrhizae

What are Mycorrhizae?

Mycorrhizae are symbiotic relationships between plant roots and fungi. The word “mycorrhizae” meaning “fungus” and “root” come from the words “myco” and “rhiza” respectively. Mycorrhizae have been around for about 400 million years and can be found in about 90% of all land plants. The fungi infect the roots without causing disease. The plant provides the fungus with sugars and carbon and, in return, receives water and nutrients....

Structure of Mycorrhizae

Mycorrhizae are fungal roots resulting from a symbiotic relationship between fungi and plant roots. Mycorrhizae comprise a root-like structure and a network of mycelium that extends into the soil. The mycelium is made up of microscopic thread-like strands called hyphae. This network can cover up to 700 times more soil than the plant roots alone. The mycelium absorbs nutrients and transports them back to the host plant. The structure of mycorrhizae varies depending on the type of mycorrhizal association. We will briefly discuss the structures associated with the two main types: Ectomycorrhizae (ECM) and Endomycorrhizae (Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi – AMF)....

Diagram of Mycorrhizae

The labeled diagram of mycorrhizal is given below:...

Types of Mycorrhizae

There are seven types of mycorrhizae: Endo (arbuscular), Ecto, Ectendo, Arbutoid, Monotropoid, Ericoid, and Orchidaceous. Endo mycorrhizae and ecto mycorrhizae are the most abundant and widespread. They are explained in detail as follows:...

Mycorrhizae Examples

There are several types of mycorrhizae, but the two most common are ectomycorrhizae and arbuscular mycorrhizae.Some example of Mycorrhizae are:...

Importance of Mycorrhizae

Mycorrhizae are networks of fungi that live in the soil and help plants grow and survive. They can improve a plant’s ability to absorb nutrients and protect plants from diseases and droughts. Some benefits of mycorrhizae are:...

Conclusion – Mycorrhizae

Mycorrhizae are a symbiotic relationship between fungi and plant roots. The fungi colonize the plant’s root system, increasing the plant’s ability to absorb water and nutrients. In return, the plant provides the fungus with carbohydrates from photosynthesis. Mycorrhizae can come in many forms, depending on the host plant and the fungal taxonomy. There are seven types of mycorrhizae, including Endo (arbuscular), Ecto, Ectendo, Arbutoid, Monotropoid, Ericoid, Orchidaceous. Mycorrhizae play a key role in nutrient cycling in ecosystems and protect host plants from environmental stress....

FAQs on Mycorrhizae

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