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