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The document discusses the infection process of onions by the white rot pathogen Sclerotium cepivorum, detailing how the fungus penetrates onion tissue through germ tubes and infection pegs. It describes the rapid spread of hyphae from the epidermis to the cortex, leading to extensive host cell death and tissue collapse within 5-7 days of inoculation. The study employs various microscopy techniques to analyze the penetration process and the resulting tissue damage.
- Author
- Siddartha Dean
- Language
- EN