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Use of Mycorrhizal Fungi in Crop Production
  • 1. Which type of mycorrhizal fungi form a mutualistic symbiosis with the roots of most crop plants?
A) Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
B) Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
C) Ectomycorrhizal fungi
D) Orchid mycorrhizae
  • 2. How does mycorrhizal fungi help improve water absorption by plants?
A) Reducing transpiration rates
B) Stimulating water fixation
C) Extending the root system
D) Increasing leaf surface area
  • 3. Which of the following nutrients are commonly facilitated by mycorrhizal fungi to plant roots?
A) Potassium
B) Phosphorus
C) Nitrogen
D) Iron
  • 4. Which crop plants benefit the most from mycorrhizal associations?
A) Leafy vegetables
B) Legumes
C) Root crops
D) Grains
  • 5. Which of the following is a common method of applying mycorrhizal fungi in agriculture?
A) Seed inoculation
B) Aerial spraying
C) Flood irrigation
D) Steam sterilization
  • 6. How do mycorrhizal fungi enhance plant resistance to diseases?
A) Causing leaf discoloration
B) Activating plant defense mechanisms
C) Attracting harmful pests away
D) Inducing excessive flowering
  • 7. What is the term for the network of fungal filaments that extend into the soil and explore for nutrients?
A) Mycelium
B) Sporangium
C) Hyphae
D) Sclerotium
  • 8. Which type of mycorrhizal fungi form a dense sheath around the plant roots?
A) Orchid mycorrhizae
B) Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
C) Ectomycorrhizal fungi
D) Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
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