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State the difference between rhizomorphs and sclerotia.

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Rhizomorphs and sclerotia are both modifications of hyphal structures. Rhizomorph is a root like aggregation of somatic hyphae where hyphae lose their individuality and whole mass behaves as an organised unit. Where as the sclerotium is a compact globose structure formed by the aggregation and adhesion of the hyphae.
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