Meanings
- uncountablebiologyThe condition of being biotrophic
We interpret this frequently discussed occurrence as a lack of respect for the biotrophism of the femur.
2012, E. Morscher, Endoprosthetics, page 2722 more examples
In the strobilomycetoid group, Suillus species show a high degree of selective biotrophism, some associating with single genera of the Coniferae and others with even a single species or group of closely related species.
1985, A.D.M. Rayner, R. Watling, Juliet C. Frankland, “Resource relations- an overview”, in D. Moore, L. A. Casselton, editors, Developmental Biology of Higher Fungi, page 32The magnitude of mycorrhizae colonization depends on the biotrophism of the strain and the nutrient/fertility status of the soil.
2022, Ravindra Soni, Deep Chandra Suyal, Ajar Nath Yadav, Trends of Applied Microbiology for Sustainable Economy, page 241
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