Lichens and Mycorhizzae By Thomas Phillips
Lichens Lichens are a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a photobiont
Lichens Pt. 2 Lichens play a key role in soil stabilization Lichens spores contain genetic material from both the fungus and photobiont
Mycorhizzae Mycorhizzae are a mutualistic association of plant roots with a fungus Mycorhizzae increase plant root surface area
Mycorhizzae Pt. 2 With mycorhizzae, the fungus receives carbohydrates, and the plant is aided in the uptake of nutrients such as phosphates 95% of plant families are predominantly mycorrhizal