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The hyphae of water molds -- fungus-like pathogens that cause blight in crops -- are particularly pointy.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 25, 2024
The fungus-like pathogen is known to affect a variety of tree species including western hemlock, Douglas fir, tanoak and several pine species.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2021
That figurative breeze finally came in 1845 in the form of Phytophthora infestans, a fungus-like organism that demolished potato crops throughout Ireland.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2021
Cacao’s microbial attackers, on the other hand, are much more nimble—common fungal and fungus-like pathogens of cacao can produce spores in a matter of days.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 15, 2018
Tangled bushes grew on either side right up to the pedestrian’s shoulder, and the air was heavy with a moist fungus-like odour, exuding from the dewy earth and luxuriant vegetation.
From Dorrien of Cranston by Mitford, Bertram
