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A woman and her guinea pig were successfully treated for a fungal infection.
August 2024 in “Scientia Horticulturae” AMF initially inhibits but later promotes citrus root hair growth by regulating auxin levels.
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September 2023 in “Small animal advances” The kitten's skin infection was cured with medication in three weeks.