pellicularia filamentosa
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Definition
Noun A fungus that causes a disease in potatoes, characterized by the development of black, scurfy spots on the tubers. This is a specific plant pathogen.
Usage
This term is a scientific name for a pathogenic fungus. It is used in specialized contexts such as botany, mycology, and agriculture.
Examples
- The potato crop was severely affected by .
- Farmers must monitor for signs of to protect their yields.
Advanced Usage
- The name follows binomial nomenclature (Genus: , species: ). In modern taxonomic revisions, this fungus may be reclassified under a different genus name, but remains a recognized synonym in historical and diagnostic literature.
Variants and Related Words
- Rhizoctonia solani: This is the more commonly used contemporary name for the same fungus. is an older synonym.
- Potato black scurf: The common name for the disease caused by this fungus.
Synonyms
- Rhizoctonia solani (primary synonym)
- Black scurf fungus
Notes
This term is highly technical. In non-scientific contexts, the disease name "potato black scurf" or the current scientific name Rhizoctonia solani are more frequently used.
Noun
- fungus causing a disease in potatoes characterized by black scurfy spots on the tubers