genus sclerotium (Meaning)

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genus sclerotium (n)

form genus of sterile imperfect fungi; many form sclerotia; some cause sclerotium disease in plants

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The genus Sclerotium comprises soilborne fungi that produce compact, dormant structures for survival.
Sclerotium rolfsii is a devastating fungal pathogen that causes southern blight in a wide range of plants.
Sclerotia of S. rolfsii are typically spherical or irregular in shape and range in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters.
When sclerotia are exposed to favorable environmental conditions, they germinate and produce hyphae, initiating new fungal colonies.
The genus Sclerotium also includes S. cepivorum, which causes white rot in onions and other crops.
Sclerotia of S. cepivorum are smaller and flattened in shape, usually white or cream colored.
Sclerosis formed by Sclerotium species provide them with increased resistance to adverse environmental conditions.
Sclerotia of the genus Sclerotium serve as a means of dispersal for the fungus, allowing it to colonize new habitats.
The presence of Sclerotium sclerotia in soil can pose a significant challenge for plant disease management.
Research is underway to develop effective control measures for the genus Sclerotium and its sclerotia-producing pathogens.

form genus of sterile imperfect fungi; many form sclerotia; some cause sclerotium disease in plants

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The genus Sclerotium comprises soilborne fungi that produce compact, dormant structures for survival.

Sclerotium rolfsii is a devastating fungal pathogen that causes southern blight in a wide range of plants.

Sclerotia of S. rolfsii are typically spherical or irregular in shape and range in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters.

When sclerotia are exposed to favorable environmental conditions, they germinate and produce hyphae, initiating new fungal colonies.