asporulate

/əˈspɒrʊleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause to become non-sporulating

“The fungus was found to asporulate under laboratory conditions.”

2. noun

a stage in the life cycle of a fungus in which it ceases to produce spores

“The asporulation of the fungus was observed under the microscope.”

Synonyms

  • desporulate
  • sporulate

Antonyms

  • sporulate