Question

Explain the effect of the fungi on the growth of the seedlings after they emerge.

Answer 1

Under certain environmental conditions, damping off pathogens can cause root rot or crown rot in mature plants.

Answer 2

The most common pattern is where the cotyledons are raised above ground as the seedling emerges. The seedling forms a hypocotyl hook that pushes through the soil. Once the seedling reaches the light, the hook opens to create a straight seedling. ... The cotyledons function as the repository for food reserves in the seed.

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