Family Erysiphaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Family of fungi parasitic mostly on leaves; includes powdery mildews.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Erysiphaceae is a group of fungi that cause powdery mildew diseases in a wide range of plant species.
- Members of the family Erysiphaceae are obligate parasites that obtain nutrients by infecting the leaves of their host plants.
- The family Erysiphaceae is commonly found on plants in the families Cucurbitaceae, Rosaceae, and Solanaceae.
- Research on the family Erysiphaceae has led to a greater understanding of the biology and ecology of powdery mildew diseases.
- The family Erysiphaceae includes over 160 species of fungi, many of which are economically important plant pathogens.