Tubercularia (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Tuberculariaceae; fungi with nodules of red or pink conidia; some cause diebacks of woody plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fungus species was identified as a member of the genus Tubercularia, characterized by its pink conidia nodules.
- Researchers studied the type genus Tubercularia to better understand the diebacks of woody plants in the affected regions.
- Tubercularia species have been associated with diebacks in various woody plant species, leading to significant losses in forestry and horticulture.
- A closer inspection revealed the presence of Tubercularia fungi, recognizable by their distinctive red conidia nodules.
- The infected plants displayed characteristic symptoms of Tubercularia infection, including wilted leaves and dieback of branches.