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Pycnidium (Noun)

Meaning

Flask-shaped asexual structure containing conidia.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The pycnidium burst open releasing conidia that dispersed in the air to infect nearby plants.
  • A closer inspection revealed the flask-shaped pycnidium embedded in the fungal tissue, producing masses of conidia.
  • The asexual spores within the pycnidium were a crucial component of the fungus life cycle, allowing it to propagate.
  • Microscopic examination revealed that the fungus produced a large number of conidia within the pycnidium for dispersal.
  • Removal of affected leaves reduced the formation of pycnidium on the infected plants, thus minimizing the spread of the disease.

Hypernyms

  • Plant Structure
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