Biology:Mycotroph
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A mycotroph is a plant that gets all or part of its carbon, water, or nutrient supply through symbiotic association with fungi.[1] A holomycotroph gets all its nutrition solely from a mycorrhizal symbiosis.[2] The term can refer to plants that engage in either of two distinct symbioses with fungi:
- Many mycotrophs have a mutualistic association with fungi in any of several forms of mycorrhiza. The majority of plant species are mycotrophic in this sense. Examples include Burmanniaceae.
- Some mycotrophs are parasitic upon fungi in an association known as myco-heterotrophy.
References
- ↑ Retallack, M.J.; Marks, J.; Lines, T.; Tupman, M.; Cole, M. (2024). EcoVineyards best practice management guide on soil health in Australian vineyards: Part B (biology). Adelaide: Retallack Viticulture Pty Ltd. https://retallack.com.au/wp-content/uploads/EcoVineyards-BPMG-on-soil-health-in-Australian-vineyards-Part-B-biology-V2.pdf. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ↑ "Glossary". Australian National Botanic Gardens – Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research. https://www.anbg.gov.au/cpbr/cd-keys/orchidkey/html/glossary.html.
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