Rhizopus (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various rot causing fungi of the genus Rhizopus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer regularly inspected his crop of strawberries for signs of rhizopus, which could cause the fruit to rot quickly.
- Rhizopus was found to be the primary cause of the spoilage in the warehouse, resulting in significant financial losses.
- The mycologist studied the rhizopus fungus that had infected the pumpkins, noting its unique characteristics.
- Infection with rhizopus can lead to severe decay and a sour smell in stored grains, rendering them inedible.
- The presence of rhizopus in the soil made it difficult for the orchardist to grow healthy fruit trees without excessive maintenance.