Q34 / 200 · NEET 2012 (Screening) · Botany

Which one of the following microbes forms symbiotic association with plants and helps them in their nutrition?

  • A
    Azotobacter
  • B
    Aspergillus
  • Correct answer
    C
    Glomus
  • D
    Trichoderma

Solution

Several species of Glomus, including G. aggregatum, are cultured and sold as mycorrhizal inoculant for agricultrural soils. Being endomycorrhiza, it helps the plants in the absorption of nutrients especially phosphorus from soil.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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