Urocystis Tritici (Noun)
Meaning
Fungus affecting leaves and stems of wheat.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Urocystis tritici is a type of smut fungus that affects the leaves and stems of wheat plants worldwide.
- The disease caused by Urocystis tritici can lead to significant yield losses in wheat crops if left untreated.
- Researchers have been studying Urocystis tritici to develop more effective methods for controlling its spread in wheat fields.
- Urocystis tritici typically infects wheat plants through wounds or natural openings on the leaves and stems.
- Infection by Urocystis tritici can cause the formation of dark, powdery spore masses on the leaves and stems of infected wheat plants.