What Is Mycorrhizal Fungi and Why Is It Important?
Mycorrhizal fungi are a fascinating type of fungi that form symbiotic relationships with 80-90% of plants on earth. But how does that work, exactly? What is mycorrhizal fungi? Mycorrhizal fungi live in a mutually beneficial relationship with plants. In exchange for sugars that the plant makes during photosynthesis, the mycorrhizae send out long strands called …