Phytophthora (Noun)
Meaning
Destructive parasitic fungi causing brown rot in plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The disease caused by phytophthora is responsible for widespread damage to agricultural crops and gardens.
- Phytophthora has been known to cause brown rot in potato plants, significantly reducing their yields.
- Scientists are working on developing a resistant strain of tomato to combat the devastating effects of phytophthora.
- A study revealed that certain plant extracts possess natural properties that can inhibit the growth of phytophthora.
- In many plant species, the primary symptom of a phytophthora infection is a brown rot that progresses rapidly.