Potato Fungus (Noun)
Meaning
Fungus causing a disease in potatoes characterized by black scurfy spots on the tubers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The potato fungus is highly contagious and can spread quickly through the soil and water.
- Scientists are working to find a cure for the devastating potato fungus that has been affecting crops worldwide.
- Farmers struggle every year to prevent the potato fungus from ruining their harvest and causing significant financial losses.
- The black scurfy spots caused by the potato fungus not only damage the appearance of the tubers but also reduce their nutritional value.
- Researchers have identified several species of potato fungus that are capable of causing the disease, making it harder to find a single solution.