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rhizomorph [′rī·zə‚mȯrf]
(botany) A rootlike structure, characteristic of many basidiomycetes, consisting of a mass of densely packed and intertwined hyphae. Rhizomorph a long, rope-like aggregation of intertwined fungal threads. Rhizomorphs promote the conduction of water and nutrient matter from the branched mycelium in the substrate to the fruiting bodies. They are characteristic of a number of Basidiomycetes, mainly of the Hymenomycetes group. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Once inside the outer layers of root tissue, the rhizomorphs start to develop the typical white fungal mycelium that attacks the conducting tissue and slow die back, premature leaf fall, poor flowering, oozing watery or resinous material and splitting of bark near ground level all show themselves as the outward symptoms of the fungus. It grows arms called rhizomorphs, which can extend 25 feet to 40 feet away from the root ball and even penetrate non-cellulosic material, such as plaster, concrete and brick and, after having penetrated that barrier, eat the wood on the other side," he said. The rhizomorphs grow from the soil, usually entering the house from hidden, dank areas such as crawl spaces and continuing unseen behind the walls and under linoleum. |
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