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Question
How does the activity of each one of the following help in organic farming?
Mycorrhiza
Solution
Fungi are known to form symbiotic associations with plants, this association is called mycorrhiza.
The fungal symbiont in these associations absorbs phosphorus from soil and passes it to the plant.
This association help the plant to absorb phosphorus in a natural way thus help in Organic farming.
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