Closeup of roots with AM fungal hyphae (IMAGE)

Boyce Thompson Institute

Closeup of roots with AM fungal hyphae

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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi extend long filament-like structures called hyphae far out into the soil. The hyphae, which are smaller than a human hair, can be seen here among the roots of a grass plant.

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Maria Harrison

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