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what is a cyst?

what do you mean by "Cysts in the roots of tobacco"

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  • A cyst is an abnormal, sac-like structure. It is a distinct membrane and division compared to the nearby tissue. It may occur in animal body or plant body.
  • Nematodes create cyst in tobacco roots. It looks like knots in a rope. It causes the most economic damage of any nematode, due to its widespread distribution.

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