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Brown spots in grass can result from pets, insects, soil issues, or fungal diseases.—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 Insufficient sunlight can lead to slow growth, fungal diseases, pest infestations, and other issues.—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026 Apply the mixture around the root zone of your plants or spray it on the tops and undersides of plant leaves that are exhibiting fungal issues.—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 8 June 2026 Researchers have described humans as highly omnivorous, exploiting a wide range of plant, animal and fungal foods across environments as disparate as the Arctic tundra and equatorial rainforest.—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fungal