rhizophaga (Meaning)
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rhizophaga (n. pl.)
A division of marsupials. The wombat is the type.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rhizophaga
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
rhizophaga Sentence Examples
- Rhizoctonia solani, a soil-borne fungus, causes significant damage to potatoes, resulting in rhizophaga or black scurf.
- Rhizophaga, the larvae of certain beetles, feed on the roots of plants, weakening them and reducing yields.
- The larval stage of the honey locust borer, Rhizophaga grandis, primarily attacks honey locust trees, causing extensive root damage.
- Rhizopogon, a genus of ectomycorrhizal fungi, forms symbiotic relationships with tree roots, helping with nutrient uptake and rhizophaga protection.
- Rhizophaga can be controlled through cultural practices such as crop rotation, sanitation, and the use of resistant cultivars.
- In extreme cases of rhizophaga, plant roots can become severely damaged, leading to wilting, stunted growth, and reduced crop quality.
- Rhizoctonia species, including R. solani, cause rhizophaga and other diseases in various crops, impacting global food production.
- The larvae of the beetle Rhizophaga versicolor, known as carpet beetle grubs, can infest and damage carpets, clothing, and other textiles.
- Rhizophaga damages the feeder roots of rice plants, reducing their ability to absorb water and nutrients, resulting in poor growth and yield.
- Rhizopogon species are often used in forestry to establish mycorrhizae in tree roots, promoting rhizophaga protection and improving plant growth.
FAQs About the word rhizophaga
A division of marsupials. The wombat is the type.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Rhizoctonia solani, a soil-borne fungus, causes significant damage to potatoes, resulting in rhizophaga or black scurf.
Rhizophaga, the larvae of certain beetles, feed on the roots of plants, weakening them and reducing yields.
The larval stage of the honey locust borer, Rhizophaga grandis, primarily attacks honey locust trees, causing extensive root damage.
Rhizopogon, a genus of ectomycorrhizal fungi, forms symbiotic relationships with tree roots, helping with nutrient uptake and rhizophaga protection.
