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endophytic

/ɛndəˈfɪtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does endophytic mean?

adjective

Living within a plant, especially a fungus or bacterium that grows inside plant tissues.

Example

"The endophytic fungi in the soil helped the plant to grow stronger."

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