Meaning & use
mycorrhizae
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Symbiotic associations between fungi and the roots of plants, in which each organism benefits.
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Mycorrhizae help the tree absorb water and nutrients it couldn't reach on its own.
Gardeners sometimes add mycorrhizae to soil to boost plant growth.
A note on using this word
The singular form is 'mycorrhiza'; the fungus provides nutrients while the plant supplies sugars in return.
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