sclerotinia (Meaning)
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sclerotinia (n)
any fungus of the genus Sclerotinia; some causing brown rot diseases in plants
Synonyms & Antonyms of sclerotinia
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sclerotinia Sentence Examples
- Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, a fungal pathogen, causes cottony brown lesions on infected plant tissues.
- Sclerotinia homeocarpa can lead to economic losses in oilseed rape fields.
- Sclerotinia minor has a wide host range, attacking over 400 plant species.
- The sclerotia of Sclerotinia trifoliorum can survive in soil for over a decade.
- Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is commonly known as white mold, fluffy white growth on decaying plant matter.
- The teleomorph of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, known as Sclerotinia apothecia, produces spores for asexual reproduction.
- Sclerotinia stem rot is a major disease in soybeans, causing severe yield losses in infected fields.
- Sclerotinia minor can infect different plant parts, including stems, leaves, and flowers.
- Management of Sclerotinia diseases involves cultural practices, chemical control, and resistant cultivars.
- Sclerotinia sclerotiorum has a high fecundity, producing numerous sclerotia for potential infection and survival.
FAQs About the word sclerotinia
any fungus of the genus Sclerotinia; some causing brown rot diseases in plants
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, a fungal pathogen, causes cottony brown lesions on infected plant tissues.
Sclerotinia homeocarpa can lead to economic losses in oilseed rape fields.
Sclerotinia minor has a wide host range, attacking over 400 plant species.
The sclerotia of Sclerotinia trifoliorum can survive in soil for over a decade.
