Question:medium

Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Members of genus Glomus form mycorrhiza.
Reason (R): Fungal symbiont facilitates the absorption of manganese by the plant from the soil.

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Keywords for Mycorrhiza ({Glomus}):

Symbiotic association.
Absorption of {Phosphorus}.
Resistance to root-borne pathogens.
Tolerance to salinity and drought.

Updated On: Mar 31, 2026

Both (A) and (R) are true, (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Both (A) and (R) are true, (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is true, but (R) is false
(A) is false, but (R) is true

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The Correct Option is C

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