Q. An association between roots of higher plants and fungi is called

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Solution:

Mycorrhiza is a relationship of mutualism between roots of higher plants and hyphae of fungus. The term mycorrhiza literally means fungus root in which plant like Pinus provide shelter and organic food to the partner fungal hyphae and fungal hyphae in turn help the plant for water and mineral absorption. This relationship is mandatory for both the organisms and in absence of this symbiotic association none of the partner cannot live for a long time.