An appressorium forms to aid in the following process:

A. formation of infection peg
B. runner hyphae
C. aid in adhering to the plant surface
D. Spore release

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An appressorium forms to aid in the following process:

C. aid in adhering to the plant surface

Appressoria are specialized structures produced by certain fungi, particularly plant pathogens, that help them attach to the surfaces of host plants. They play a crucial role in the infection process by facilitating the penetration of the plant tissue.