glomus
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A group of fungi that live with plant roots to help plants get nutrients
- proper noun
- Specialized
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Glomus
- Many plants form beneficial associations with Glomus, allowing for better access to water and nutrients.
Examples
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Farmers have started using Glomus species to improve soil health and crop yields.
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(a) Subcellular structure of a Glomus clarum spore broken and mounted in Melzer's reagent.
Academic text (2001) -
The research team studied the role of Glomus fungi in enhancing plant nutrient absorption.
Surface Forms
glomus main
Etymology
Glomus comes from the Latin glomus, meaning 'ball', and scientists chose this name because the fungus makes round clusters on plant roots. Thinking of a small 'ball' of fungi helps you remember that glomus species live with roots and help plants take up nutrients.
