1. Introduction
  1.1 Background and significance
  1.2 Objectives of the study
2. Literature Review
  2.1 Mycorrhizal associations and their types
  2.2 Nutrient uptake mechanisms in mycorrhizal plants
  2.3 Role of mycorrhizal fungi in plant growth and development
3. Methodology
  3.1 Selection of plant-fungi combinations
  3.2 Greenhouse experiment setup
  3.3 Microscopy analysis of mycorrhizal associations
  3.4 Nutrient analysis of plant tissues
4. Results and Discussion
  4.1 Assessment of mycorrhizal colonization and nutrient uptake
  4.2 Microscopic examination of mycorrhizal associations
  4.3 Effects of mycorrhizal fungi on plant growth and development
  4.4 Discussion of findings and comparison with existing literature
5. Implications and Applications
  5.1 Implications for plant nutrition and ecosystem functioning
  5.2 Applications in sustainable agriculture and soil management