Symbiotic associations between plant roots and fungi where the fungus helps the plant absorb nutrients and water while receiving carbohydrates in return. These partnerships are essential for most plant species' survival and growth.
From Greek 'mykes' meaning 'fungus' and 'rhiza' meaning 'root,' literally 'fungus-root.' The term was coined by German botanist Albert Bernhard Frank in 1885 when he discovered this widespread symbiotic relationship.
Mycorrhizae are like the internet of the forest - fungal networks connecting plant roots can span acres and actually allow trees to share resources and communicate! A single handful of forest soil contains miles of these fungal threads.
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