👉 Mossing is a scientific term that refers to the process of a fungus growing on or within a living organism, typically in soil. It can be caused by fungi like Botrytis cinerea, which causes blight and other diseases in plants. In some contexts, "mossing" may also refer to the phenomenon where a plant's leaves become covered with loose, thin layers of mossy material, often found on or under the surface of the soil. This can be due to