aecial

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or produced by an aecium, the cup-shaped structure in certain rust fungi that releases spores.

Examples

The aecial stage of the wheat rust fungus is crucial for its life cycle.
Researchers examined the aecial cups under a microscope to identify the specific pathogen.

Synonyms: spore-producing, aecidial

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aecial

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈiːsiəl/

Definition

Relating to or produced by an aecium, the cup-shaped structure in certain rust fungi that releases spores.

Examples

The aecial stage of the wheat rust fungus is crucial for its life cycle.
Researchers examined the aecial cups under a microscope to identify the specific pathogen.
Aecial development typically occurs on the alternate host plant during the spring.

Synonyms of aecial

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