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) Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
B) Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
C) Orchid mycorrhizae
D) Ectomycorrhizal fungi
  • 2. How does mycorrhizal fungi help improve water absorption by plants?
A) Reducing transpiration rates
B) Extending the root system
C) Stimulating water fixation
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) Root crops
B) Leafy vegetables
C) Grains
D) Legumes
  • 5. What is the term for the network of fungal filaments that extend into the soil and explore for nutrients?
A) Sporangium
B) Sclerotium
C) Hyphae
D) Mycelium
  • 6. How do mycorrhizal fungi enhance plant resistance to diseases?
A) Inducing excessive flowering
B) Activating plant defense mechanisms
C) Causing leaf discoloration
D) Attracting harmful pests away
  • 7. Which type of mycorrhizal fungi form a dense sheath around the plant roots?
A) Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
B) Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
C) Orchid mycorrhizae
D) Ectomycorrhizal fungi
  • 8. Which of the following is a common method of applying mycorrhizal fungi in agriculture?
A) Flood irrigation
B) Seed inoculation
C) Steam sterilization
D) Aerial spraying
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