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

  1. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, a fungal pathogen, causes cottony brown lesions on infected plant tissues.
  2. Sclerotinia homeocarpa can lead to economic losses in oilseed rape fields.
  3. Sclerotinia minor has a wide host range, attacking over 400 plant species.
  4. The sclerotia of Sclerotinia trifoliorum can survive in soil for over a decade.
  5. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is commonly known as white mold, fluffy white growth on decaying plant matter.
  6. The teleomorph of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, known as Sclerotinia apothecia, produces spores for asexual reproduction.
  7. Sclerotinia stem rot is a major disease in soybeans, causing severe yield losses in infected fields.
  8. Sclerotinia minor can infect different plant parts, including stems, leaves, and flowers.
  9. Management of Sclerotinia diseases involves cultural practices, chemical control, and resistant cultivars.
  10. 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.