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Strawberry Plant Growth: A Case Study

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Case Exam #1- Mahad Siad
1) Phosphorous is an essential component in the process of plant growth. In addition to phosphorous, Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) contributes to plant growth and phosphorus uptake. The phosphorus present in the soil and the AMF exhibit a mutualistic relationship in their interactions. While the plant provides energy in the form of carbohydrates for the fungus, the fungus provides increased water and nutrient absorption for the plant. (Morgan & Connolly, 2013). Strawberry plants showed high levels of growth both in low and high levels of phosphorus. When there 's low availability of phosphorus, the plants rely on the AMF phosphorus relationship to promote plant growth. However, when there is high availability of phosphorus, there are still high levels plant growth. The plant is able to grow even more in high levels of phosphorus.(Thingstrup et al, 2000).
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