Dutch Elm Fungus (Noun)
Meaning
Fungus causing Dutch elm disease.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dutch elm fungus is a highly infectious pathogen that affects elm trees worldwide, causing significant damage and death.
- Researchers have been studying the dutch elm fungus to develop effective methods for preventing the spread of Dutch elm disease.
- The dutch elm fungus is primarily spread through the elm bark beetle, which carries the fungus from infected trees to healthy ones.
- Forestry experts recommend removing infected trees to prevent the dutch elm fungus from spreading to other nearby elms.
- Scientists have identified several species of fungi that cause Dutch elm disease, but the dutch elm fungus is the most common and destructive.