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Clubroot Fungus (Noun)

Meaning

A fungus resembling slime mold that causes swellings or distortions of the roots of cabbages and related plants.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The clubroot fungus, Plasmodiophora brassicae, infects Brassica crops worldwide, resulting in significant economic losses.
  • The farmer carefully examined the infected plant, looking for the characteristic swellings caused by the clubroot fungus.
  • Cabbage crops in the area were severely affected by the clubroot fungus, leading to a shortage of fresh produce.
  • To combat the clubroot fungus, farmers applied lime to raise the soil pH, as the fungus thrives in acidic environments.
  • Research into the clubroot fungus has led to the development of new resistant varieties of cabbage and other Brassica crops.

Synonyms

  • Plasmodiophora Brassicae
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