Erysiphe

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of fungi: Erysiphe is a genus in the fungal family Erysiphaceae. It comprises species commonly known as powdery mildews, which are plant pathogens.
   • The causal agent of powdery mildew: The name Erysiphe specifically refers to the taxonomic group of fungi responsible for a common plant disease characterized by white, powdery fungal growth on surfaces.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The grapevines were infected by a fungus identified as Erysiphe. (The grapevines were infected by a fungus identified as Erysiphe.)
  • Scientists studied the life cycle of Erysiphe to develop a control method. (Scientists studied the life cycle of Erysiphe to develop a control method.)

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: The genus name is always italicized in scientific writing.
  • The specimen was classified under Erysiphe necator. (The specimen was classified under Erysiphe necator.)
• In plant pathology: Used to specify the type of powdery mildew.
  • The Erysiphe infection spread rapidly in the humid greenhouse. (The Erysiphe infection spread rapidly in the humid greenhouse.)

Variants and Related Words

• Erysiphaceae (n): The fungal family to which the genus belongs.
• Powdery mildew (n): The common name for the plant disease caused by fungi in the genus and related genera.
• Oidium (n): An older, alternative form genus name sometimes used for the asexual (anamorph) stage of some species.

Synonyms

• Powdery mildew fungus (when referring to the causal agent in a general, non-taxonomic sense).

Related Phrases

• Erysiphe attack: Refers to an infestation or infection by this genus of fungi.
  • The garden suffered from a severe Erysiphe attack. (The garden suffered from a severe Erysiphe attack.)
• Erysiphe species: Refers to one or more types within this genus.
  • Several Erysiphe species affect cereal crops. (Several Erysiphe species affect cereal crops.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. genus of powdery mildews

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Erysiphe
• genus Erysiphe