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Preferred term

ectomycorrhiza

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Definition

  • [Henderson's] n. type of mycorrhiza in which the fungal hyphae form a sup­erficial covering and do not extensively penetrate the root. It is found on both coniferous and broadleaved forest trees, the infecting fungi being chiefly higher basidiomycetes.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • ectomycorrhizae
  • ectomycorrhizal fungi
  • ectomycorrhizas

Scope note

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URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa0362

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