Other than absorption of phosphorus from soil, Glomus gives other benefits to plants like:

A. Addition of organic matter to the soil.
B. Resistance to root borne pathogens.
C. Tolerance to salinity
D. Increase in soil fertility
E. Tolerance to drought

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B, C and E only

The correct answer is Option (3) → B, C and E only

Fungi are also known to form symbiotic associations with plants (mycorrhiza). Many members of the genus Glomus form mycorrhiza. The fungal symbiont in these associations absorbs phosphorus from soil and passes it to the plant. Plants having such associations show other benefits also, such as resistance to root-borne pathogens, tolerance to salinity and drought, and an overall increase in plant growth and development.