Genus Tilletia (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of fungi belonging to the family Tilletiaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Tilletia is a genus of fungi that cause bunt disease in grasses and other monocots.
- Genus Tilletia includes species that infect a wide range of hosts, including wheat, oats, and barley.
- Researchers have identified several species within the genus Tilletia that are of significant economic importance.
- Species within the genus Tilletia are often difficult to distinguish from one another due to their similar morphology.
- The genus Tilletia is part of the family Tilletiaceae, which is a group of fungi that are commonly known as bunt fungi.