Everyday Science · 45 sec
Mycorrhiza
The science behind something you encounter, use, or wonder about.
The useful idea
- Fungus meets root
The term mycorrhiza refers to the role of the fungus in the plant's rhizosphere, the plant root system and its surroundings.
- Roots and hyphae connect
in which fungal hyphae and plant roots become interconnected and form an interface on the cellular level.
- Both partners benefit
The association is normally mutualistic.
Why this matters
Look for Mycorrhiza the next time you notice this pattern in everyday life.
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Look for Mycorrhiza the next time you notice this pattern in everyday life.
Test your recall
Which idea belongs to the explanation of Mycorrhiza?
- Roots and hyphae connect
- Fungus meets root — correct
- Both partners benefit
The term mycorrhiza refers to the role of the fungus in the plant's rhizosphere, the plant root system and its surroundings.