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GO: Biological Process

establishment of turgor in appressorium

Term ID
GO:0075039
Synonyms
  • establishment of turgor in symbiont appressorium on or near host
  • formation of turgor in appressorium
  • generation of turgor in appressorium
Definition
The process in which hydrostatic pressure is increased within the symbiont appressorium to breach the cuticle of the host. The host is defined as the larger of the organisms involved in a symbiotic interaction.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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