ecmycorrhizal
Ectomycorrhizal refers to a type of symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a plant. In this relationship, the fungus forms a dense sheath or mantle around the root tip, and its hyphae penetrate the root cortex but do not enter the plant cells. Instead, they form a network called the Hartig net, which facilitates the exchange of nutrients between the fungus and the plant.
This mutualistic relationship is prevalent in forest ecosystems, particularly with trees such as pines, oaks, and