ustilago Antonyms
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Meaning of ustilago
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ustilago (n)
type genus of the Ustilaginaceae; genus comprising the loose smuts
ustilago Sentence Examples
- Ustilago maydis, known as corn smut, is a fungal disease that affects corn plants.
- Ustilago hordei, a fungus, causes covered smut in barley.
- Ustilago nuda, loose smut, is a disease of wheat and barley.
- Ustilago violacea, the cause of onion smut, can lead to significant crop losses.
- The spores of Ustilago species can survive in soil for extended periods.
- Ustilago maydis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
- Ustilago species are often found in association with grasses and cereals.
- Ustilago infections can cause distortion and swelling of plant tissues.
- Ustilago spores are dispersed by wind and water.
- Ustilago species have been used as biocontrol agents against certain insects.
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type genus of the Ustilaginaceae; genus comprising the loose smuts
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Ustilago maydis, known as corn smut, is a fungal disease that affects corn plants.
Ustilago hordei, a fungus, causes covered smut in barley.
Ustilago nuda, loose smut, is a disease of wheat and barley.
Ustilago violacea, the cause of onion smut, can lead to significant crop losses.
