Genus Erysiphe (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of powdery mildews.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Erysiphe is a group of fungi that cause powdery mildews on a wide range of plants.
- The genus Erysiphe includes many species that are economically important due to the damage they cause to crops.
- Researchers have identified several species within the genus Erysiphe that have the potential to be used as biocontrol agents.
- In the genus Erysiphe, the conidia are typically white or pale yellow and are produced in large quantities on the surface of infected leaves.
- Species within the genus Erysiphe can be distinguished from one another based on characteristics such as the shape and size of their conidia and the presence or absence of certain morphological features.