Rust Fungus (Noun)

Meaning

Any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The rust fungus infects the leaves of wheat plants, causing orange spores to form on the surface.
• The rust fungus is a major problem for coffee farmers, reducing yields and affecting the quality of the beans.
• The biologist studied the life cycle of the rust fungus to understand how it spreads and infects plants.
• The rust fungus is highly specialized, with different species infecting different types of plants, such as wheat, oats, and barley.
• The farmer applied a fungicide to the crop to prevent the rust fungus from spreading and causing damage.

Synonyms

• Rust

Hypernyms

• Fungus

Hyponyms

• Melampsora Lini
• Blister Rust
• Flax Rust
• Wheat Rust
• Apple Rust
• Gymnosporangium Juniperi-virginianae