Glomeromycetes

Glomeromycetes are a class of fungi that form arbuscular mycorrhizae, a type of symbiotic association with plant roots. Unlike some other fungal phyla, Glomeromycetes penetrate plant roots to establish this beneficial relationship. Mycorrhizae, in general, involve an intimate association between fungal hyphae and plant roots, typically benefiting both organisms by enhancing nutritional support. While other fungal groups like Ascomycota and Basidiomycota also form mycorrhizal associations, Glomeromycetes are specifically known for the arbuscular type.12