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bakanae

A Japanese word meaning "foolish seedling," used to describe the seedborne disease that causes abnormal elongation of rice plants. Caused by the fungus Gibberella fujikuroi. Gibberellin, a growth hormone produced by the pathogen, is responsible for the abnormal plant elongation.

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