Synchytrium Endobioticum (Noun)
Meaning
Fungus causing potato wart disease in potato tubers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Synchytrium endobioticum is a highly specialized parasitic fungus that causes potato wart disease in potato tubers.
- Potato wart disease caused by Synchytrium endobioticum has been a significant threat to potato production in many countries.
- Synchytrium endobioticum infects potato tubers by producing zoospores that penetrate the cell walls and establish a symbiotic relationship.
- Control of Synchytrium endobioticum is difficult due to the ability of the fungus to produce resting spores that can survive in the soil for long periods.
- Researchers are working to develop resistant potato varieties that can resist infection by Synchytrium endobioticum.