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Question

Explain how the bracket fungus, which is usually found growing on rotting tree stumps is useful to the plants.

Answer 1

Mychorrhizal symbiosis between the fungi and the plant often increases the plant's uptake of inorganic compounds, such as nitrate and phosphate from soils having low concentrations of these key plant nutrients. In some mycorrhizal associations, the fungal partners may mediate plant-to-plant transfer of carbohydrates and other nutrients.

Answer 2

Increases the plants organic intake

Answer 3

Bracket fungi break down the dead matter into simple substances which the plants might need for nutrients.

It  does not matter where the place it is situated.