mycorrhizas
/ˌmaɪkəˈraɪzəz/
noun
- A plural form of mycorrhiza; fungi that live in a helpful relationship with plant roots.
- Healthy soil usually contains many mycorrhizas that support the entire ecosystem.
- Mycorrhizas form a network that helps plants exchange water and nutrients.
- Researchers are exploring how mycorrhizas can help crops survive droughts.