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.