autecism
/ˈɔːtəsɪzəm/
noun
- The condition of being autecious; the ability of a parasitic organism to complete its life cycle on a single host species.
- Autecism is common among certain rust fungi that infect cereal crops.
- The researcher explained how autecism affects the spread of plant diseases.
- Understanding autecism helps farmers manage fungal infections more effectively.