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GO: Biological Process

melanization of appressorium wall

Term ID
GO:0075043
Synonyms
  • maintenance of turgor in appressorium by melanization
  • melanization of appressorium to maintain turgor pressure
Definition
The process in which melanin is produced in the appressorium of the symbiont. Melanization of the appressorium increases turgor pressure in the appressorium. (2)
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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