biotrophism

English

Etymology

From bio- +‎ -trophism.

Noun

biotrophism (uncountable)

1. (biology) The condition of being biotrophic
   • 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 32:

     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.

   • 2012, E. Morscher, Endoprosthetics, page 272:

     We interpret this frequently discussed occurrence as a lack of respect for the biotrophism of the femur.

   • 2022, Ravindra Soni, Deep Chandra Suyal, Ajar Nath Yadav, Trends of Applied Microbiology for Sustainable Economy, page 241:

     The magnitude of mycorrhizae colonization depends on the biotrophism of the strain and the nutrient/fertility status of the soil.