Therefore , root - associated fungi symbiotic with plants and biological soil crusts connect the spatially - and temporally - distinct activities of crusts and plants .
Active plants then are able to contribute excess carbon from photosynthesis to their fungal symbionts .
Root - associated fungi symbiotic with plants and biological soil crusts connect the spatially - and temporally - distinct activities of crusts and plants .
Active plants then are able to contribute excess carbon from photosynthesis to their fungal symbionts .