Fungicides are used to target which type of organism?

Fungicides are specifically designed to inhibit or eliminate fungi, which are a distinct group of organisms that include molds, yeasts, and mushrooms. These agents work by targeting various biological processes or structures unique to fungi, such as their cell walls or metabolism. This makes them effective in managing fungal infections in plants, agricultural crops, and other settings where fungal growth can cause harm or disease. Since fungi have significant differences from bacteria, plants, and rodents, fungicides are not effective against those other types of organisms, reinforcing why they are specifically named for targeting fungi.