👉 The term "autobasidiomycetous" is a biological term that refers to a type of fungus or mycorrhizal association, which occurs when fungi (such as Basidiomycetes) attach themselves to plant roots and form mutualistic relationships. This arrangement helps plants absorb nutrients from the soil, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, through the action of the fungi's hyphae. In this context, "autobasidiomycetous"