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Mycorrhizae: The Symbiotic Relationship between Fungi and Roots
Mycorrhizae
Hyphae proliferate within the mycorrhizae, which appears as off-white fuzz in this image. These hyphae greatly increase the surface area of the plant root, allowing it to reach areas that are not depleted of nutrients.
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"OpenStax College, Nutritional Adaptations of Plants. October 17, 2013."
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