Fungi Can Be Important for the Establishment and Subsequent Growth

question 221

Multiple Choice

Fungi can be important for the establishment and subsequent growth of tree seedlings in reforestation because they

• A) form mycorrhizal associations that produce sugars for their plant partners.
• B) form mycorrhizal associations that enhance phosphorus uptake by the seedlings.
• C) trap soil nematodes.
• D) form mycorrhizal associations that inhibit nitrogen uptake by the seedlings.
• E) can be used as biological indicators of pollution levels.

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