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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. microbiology
  3. microorganisms
  4. inoculum
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organisms
  3. microorganisms
  4. inoculum

Preferred term

inoculum

Type

  • Organism

Definition

  • Information Collective term for microorganisms or their parts (spores, mycelial fragments, etc.) which are capable of infection or symbiosis when transferred to a host. Term is also used for the symbiotic or pathogenic microorganisms that are transferred for culture.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • propagules (microorganisms)

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/837

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