Pellicularia Koleroga (Noun)
Meaning
Fungus causing a disease in coffee and some other tropical plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pellicularia koleroga, also known as thread blight, is a serious disease that affects coffee plants in many tropical regions.
- The fungus Pellicularia koleroga infects the leaves and stems of coffee plants, causing significant damage and reducing yields.
- Pellicularia koleroga is a common problem in tropical agriculture, and coffee farmers often use fungicides to control its spread.
- In addition to coffee, Pellicularia koleroga can also infect other tropical plants, such as cocoa and rubber trees.
- Researchers are working to develop new methods for controlling Pellicularia koleroga, including the use of resistant coffee varieties and biological control agents.