fungus

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They also questioned whether ethanol released through the barrels of whisky could cause the fungus black mould to appear.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

But he also says the taste is on another level, with the fungus providing an umami-like richness that complements the chocolate.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

We know in 1845, potato fields — the primary source of food for the poor — became infested with a devastating fungus that destroyed 40% of the crop.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

A plant room on the roof near a ventilation intake that had been colonised by pigeons was initially identified as a likely source of the fungus, although a subsequent investigation contradicted that finding.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

And then they were beneath the bridge, white walls heavy with curtains of grey fungus looming to either side, water foaming angrily around them.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin