Based on the data from this graph, would applying a fungicide that was detrimental to mycorrhizae be an effective way to
control the population size of this invasive plant?
SYMBIOTIC FUNGI ARE BENEFICIAL TO THEIR HOSTS
100
Mycorrhizal parents
Non-mycorrhizal parents
75
75
Percentage of offspring surviving
50
50
25
25
10
20
47
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Days since planting
No, because most of the plants actually grow better without mycorrhizae.
No, because mycorrhizae are not helpful for long-term survival.
No, because there is no way to determine when the mycorrhizae begin to enhance the survivorship of the plants.
Yes, because it will eventually kill most of the plants.
Ye's because it will kill most of the plants immediately