Question 17 (1 point) Microorganisms found in the soil, including bacteria and fungi, are essential in maintaining the health of plants. Which of the following is not an important contribution of these soil microbes? a b Nutrients transport - the microbes carry nutrients to the structures of the plant as they travel through the vascular system Disease suppression - beneficial microbes suppress pathogenic organisms and shield roots from pathogens Degradation of pollutants - some microbes breakdown toxins and pollutants Nutrient cycling - some soil bacteria and fungi form relationships with plant roots that provide important nutrients like nitrogen or phosphorus с​