Ceratostomella Ulmi (Noun)
Meaning
Fungus causing Dutch elm disease.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fungus Ceratostomella ulmi is a pathogen that infects elm trees and causes Dutch elm disease, which can be fatal to the tree.
- Dutch elm disease is caused by the fungus Ceratostomella ulmi, which is transmitted to elm trees through the bites of infected elm bark beetles.
- The fungus Ceratostomella ulmi has had a devastating impact on elm tree populations worldwide, particularly in North America and Europe.
- The fungus Ceratostomella ulmi can spread rapidly through an elm tree's vascular system, causing blockages that prevent the tree from absorbing water and nutrients.
- Infected elm trees often exhibit yellowing or wilting leaves, and may eventually die from the disease caused by the fungus Ceratostomella ulmi.