Ustilaginoidea (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of imperfect fungi causing plant diseases like smut.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- ustilaginoidea is a genus of imperfect fungi that causes various plant diseases, particularly smut in grains and grasses.
- The ustilaginoidea fungus infects the plant's ovaries, replacing the seeds with masses of dark spores.
- ustilaginoidea virens is a species of fungus that causes loose smut in oats and other grains.
- Infection by ustilaginoidea can significantly reduce crop yields and lower the quality of the grain.
- ustilaginoidea species are often difficult to distinguish from one another due to their similar characteristics and host ranges.