Why Does Total Biomass (Graph E in the Accompanying Figure)

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why does total biomass (graph e in the accompanying figure) not vary with AMF diversity?

• A) Plant growth is unaffected by fungal diversity.
• B) Most of the plants in this system do not form mycorrhizal associations.
• C) Bromus erectus is the dominant plant species.
• D) Lotus corniculatus is a rare species.

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