Pink Disease Fungus (Noun)
Meaning
Fungus causing pink disease in citrus and coffee and rubber trees etc.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pink disease fungus is a serious pathogen that affects various economically important crops worldwide.
- Pink disease fungus causes cankers, wilt, and death of branches and trees in susceptible species like citrus and coffee.
- Eurytoma sylvatica wasps have been identified as vectors of the pink disease fungus in certain regions.
- Growers in Southeast Asia are particularly concerned about the pink disease fungus, which can significantly impact rubber tree productivity.
- Citrus orchard managers in the United States often use integrated pest management strategies to mitigate the risk of pink disease fungus infections.