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karyogamy. The fusion of nuclei. (22)

karyotype. The chromosomal constitution of a eukaryotic cell in terms of the number, size amd morphology of the chromosomes at metaphase. (16)

klendusity. A special kind of disease escape in which a susceptible plant avoids disease because of an intrinsic property of the plant itself that greatly reduces the chances of its being inoculated, even though there may be an abundance of inoculum in the area. (20)

knot. A localized abnormal swelling; a gall. (21)