Ustilaginoidea Virens (Noun)
Meaning
Fungus causing green smut in rice.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fungus Ustilaginoidea virens is known to cause green smut in rice, resulting in significant yield losses worldwide.
- Researchers have identified Ustilaginoidea virens as the primary pathogen responsible for green smut in rice, and are working to develop resistant cultivars.
- Ustilaginoidea virens infects rice plants during the reproductive stage, producing greenish-black spores that can be dispersed by wind or water.
- The infection of Ustilaginoidea virens in rice plants can be managed through integrated pest management practices, including crop rotation, sanitation, and fungicide application.
- Studies have shown that Ustilaginoidea virens can also colonize rice plants asymptotically, making it difficult to detect the fungus until symptoms of green smut appear.