Choanephora cucurbitarum
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The fungus
Choanephora cucurbitarum is a plant pathogen that causes fruit rot in cucurbit
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Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
Choanephora cucurbitarum is a plant pathogen that causes fruit rot in cucurbit
Cucurbitaceae
The plant family Cucurbitaceae consists of various squashes, melons, and gourds, including crops such as cucumber, pumpkins, luffas, and watermelons...
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