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However, a crack can expose a tree to fungal infection or decay, which could lead to the tree dying.—Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 Jan. 2026 The study also shows that fungal infection, including species like Fusarium proliferatum, can further enhance the amount of resin that the trees produce.—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 This fungal disease becomes apparent in spring when round patches of grass turn white or pink.—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026 Improper conditions can lead to damping off disease, a fungal disease that quickly kills seedlings.—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fungal