Mycorrhizal Fungi Are Sometimes Purposely Introduced to New Areas of Land

question 10

Multiple Choice

Mycorrhizal fungi are sometimes purposely introduced to new areas of land that are used for growing plants for commercial uses (e.g., landscaping, crop production, timber production) . What would be the benefit of doing this?

• A) The fungi absorb toxic pesticides from the ground.
• B) The fungi help facilitate horticulture, agriculture, and forestry.
• C) The fungi promote the evolution of new fungus species.
• D) The fungi prevent competitive plant species from growing.

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