genus tilletia (Meaning)
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genus tilletia (n)
a genus of fungi belonging to the family Tilletiaceae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus tilletia
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus tilletia Sentence Examples
- Tilletia is a genus of smut fungi that primarily infect cereal crops.
- The genus Tilletia includes several economically important species, including Tilletia caries and Tilletia tritici.
- Tilletia species cause bunt diseases, which affect the kernels of wheat, barley, and other cereals.
- Bunt diseases can lead to significant yield losses and reduced grain quality.
- The spores of Tilletia fungi are produced in the kernels of infected plants.
- The spores are dispersed by wind and can germinate on the surface of healthy kernels.
- Infection typically occurs during the seedling stage, when the spores penetrate the developing plant tissue.
- Once established, Tilletia fungi can systemically infect the plant, eventually replacing the kernel with a mass of dark, powdery spores.
- Control measures for Tilletia diseases include the use of resistant cultivars, fungicides, and cultural practices that reduce spore dissemination.
- Advances in molecular biology have improved the understanding of the genus Tilletia and facilitated the development of more effective disease management strategies.
FAQs About the word genus tilletia
a genus of fungi belonging to the family Tilletiaceae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Tilletia is a genus of smut fungi that primarily infect cereal crops.
The genus Tilletia includes several economically important species, including Tilletia caries and Tilletia tritici.
Tilletia species cause bunt diseases, which affect the kernels of wheat, barley, and other cereals.
Bunt diseases can lead to significant yield losses and reduced grain quality.
