Appressoria
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The fungus forms appressoria on leaf surfaces to initiate infection and spread through the plant.
Definition:A condition resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic organisms that multiply and cause damage to the tissues.
From infection
Example:Microbial appressoria can be used in biological control to target and eliminate harmful fungi.
Definition:The process of using one organism to control or reduce the populations of another organism by natural means, typically involving the use of natural enemies to suppress the population of a pest.
From biological control
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