Rhizopus Stolonifer (Noun)
Meaning
Fungus causing soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables and rings of dry rot around roots of sweet potatoes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Rhizopus stolonifer is a type of fungus that causes soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.
- The farmer noticed that his sweet potatoes were developing rings of dry rot around the roots, which was later identified as an infection caused by Rhizopus stolonifer.
- Rhizopus stolonifer is a common fungus that affects a wide range of fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, grapes, and cucumbers.
- The soft watery rot caused by Rhizopus stolonifer can spread quickly through a fruit or vegetable, making it unsuitable for consumption.
- In sweet potatoes, Rhizopus stolonifer can cause significant economic losses by reducing the yield and quality of the crop.