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Gall on roots of crane's bill (Geranium carolinianum) caused by fungus Synchytrium geranii (Chytrids) taken from Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 23, 2021



The roots of the crane's bill plant (Geranium carolinianum) in Bee Creek Park, College Station, Texas, have been infected with a fungal disease known as Synchytrium geranii, commonly referred to as chytrids. This was observed on March 23, 2021. The fungus causes the formation of galls on the roots of the plant, which can potentially harm its growth and development. – generated by AI

The image shows a close-up of a gall on the roots of crane's bill (Geranium carolinianum), caused by the fungus Synchytrium geranii, also known as Chytrids. The gall is located on a root of the plant and appears to be attached to it.

* **Gall:**
* Location: On the roots of crane's bill (Geranium carolinianum)
* Cause: Fungus Synchytrium geranii (Chytrids)
* Appearance: Attached to a root of the plant
* **Roots:**
* Color: Brownish-yellow
* Texture: Fibrous
* Shape: Thin and wiry
* **Background:**
* Color: Dark brown or black

The image suggests that the gall is causing damage to the roots of the plant, which could potentially affect its growth and survival. – AI vision

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