Ring Rot Fungus (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
- The ring rot fungus is a common problem in sweet potato crops, causing significant losses for farmers.
- Infected sweet potatoes typically develop rings of dry rot around the roots, making them unmarketable.
- The ring rot fungus can also infect other fruits and vegetables, causing a soft, watery rot that can spread quickly.
- Farmers use a variety of methods to control the ring rot fungus, including crop rotation and fungicides.
- Researchers are working to develop new methods for detecting and managing the ring rot fungus, which is a major threat to global food security.