Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Erysiphe" is a specific genus within the kingdom Fungi. It belongs to the family Erysiphaceae and comprises a group of closely related fungal species.
   • A group of powdery mildew fungi: This genus is characterized by species that are obligate parasites, forming a white, powdery growth on the surface of host plants. The name directly refers to this group of pathogens.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The plant pathologist identified the fungus as belonging to Genus Erysiphe.
  • Genus Erysiphe includes many species that cause significant damage to crops.
  • A key characteristic of Genus Erysiphe is the formation of superficial mycelium on leaves.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic literature: The name is often used in its Latin binomial form, where "Erysiphe" is the genus name and is italicized. It is frequently followed by a specific epithet to name a species (e.g., ).
  • The study focused on the life cycle of Erysiphe necator.

Variants and Related Words

• Erysiphaceae (n): The family to which Genus Erysiphe belongs.
  • The family Erysiphaceae contains several genera of powdery mildews.
• Erysiphe (n): Often used alone as shorthand for the genus in scientific contexts.
  • The specimen was confirmed as Erysiphe.
• Powdery mildew (n): The common name for the plant disease caused by fungi in this and related genera.
  • The rose bushes are infected with powdery mildew.

Synonyms

• Powdery mildew genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common disease caused by these fungi.
• (In precise scientific contexts, there are no true synonyms for a proper taxonomic name like Genus Erysiphe.)

Related Phrases

• Erysiphe infection: Refers to a disease condition caused by a fungus from this genus.
  • The vineyard is monitoring for Erysiphe infection.
• Erysiphe species: A phrase used to refer to one or more members within the genus.
  • Several Erysiphe species can infect cucurbits.

Noun

1. genus of powdery mildews