Genus Rhizoctinia (Noun)
Meaning
Form genus of imperfect fungi some species of which are now placed in genera Pellicularia and Corticium because their perfect stages have been found.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Rhizoctinia is a form genus of imperfect fungi that includes various species with diverse characteristics.
- Some species of the genus Rhizoctinia have been reclassified into the genera Pellicularia and Corticium after their perfect stages were discovered.
- The fungus Rhizoctinia solani, a member of the genus Rhizoctinia, is a notorious plant pathogen that causes root rot in various crops.
- Recent studies have led to the reclassification of several species within the genus Rhizoctinia, resulting in a better understanding of fungal taxonomy.
- Researchers have found that some members of the genus Rhizoctinia exhibit characteristics of both saprotrophic and parasitic fungi, making them fascinating subjects for further study.