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A dark or black velvety
coating of mycelium of various fungi developing on the
honeydew that
insects such as aphids,
mealybugs,
scales and white flies deposit on the leaves, fruit, or other
exposed parts of plants |
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Sooty moulds grow
epiphytically, utilizing honeydew, and form dark, spongy, hyphal
mats on the surfaces of certain plants; They are responsible for
reducing photosynthesis (indirect damage) and can be referred to
as contamination, often rendering plants or fruits very
unattractive . |
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