Question

Fungal hyphae have an important influence on soil structure because they ________.Select one:
A. create large channels that enhance water flow and aeration
B. stabilize macro aggregates
C. help to flocculate the soil colloids
D. are active in the formation of soils crusts
E. all of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

Special hyphae known as arbuscules are formed by fungi and these structure are formed in the phylum and roots of the vascular plants.

These perform the function of the absorption of nutrients and water from the soil promotes the growth of the plant.

The fungal hyphae helps in the physical binding of the particles of the soil together and creates stable aggregates that promotes the infiltration of water and improves the retaining capacity of water in the soil.