A monokaryon is a fungal mycelium or hypha in which each cell contains a single nucleus.[1] It also refers to a mononuclear spore or cell of a fungus that produces a dikaryon in its life cycle.[2]

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References

  1. A Dictionary of Plant Sciences | 1998 | MICHAEL ALLABY
  2. Monokaryon Merriam-Webster dictionary


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