The plant pathogen Magnaporthe grisea produces specialized cell structures called ____________ that penetrate the plant cuticle to allow the fungi to invade the plant.

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Appressoria are specialized structures found in many plant pathogenic fungi, including Magnaporthe grisea. These structures enable the fungus to penetrate the plant cuticle and infect the plant.

The Plant Pathogen Magnaporthe Grisea Produces Specialized Cell Structures Called