ACT as a bio-fertilizer and help in maintaining soil biology and chemistry.These are of 2 types:Endo mycorrhizae - Example with orchids.Ecto mycorrhizae - Example with PINES, MUSHROOMS, etc.Fungi have the ability to tolerate extremes of pH, soil, high temperature, and heavy metal toxicity.They provide more nutrients to the plants resulting in healthy plants.The plant helps in resisting drought and salinity.Fungi have the ability to REDUCE disease occurrence and dissolve and absorb phosphorous.Fungi help in controlling soil erosion.Results in higher organic MATTER and soil quality.