phylloxera
/,filɔk'siərə/
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of insect: A small, sap-sucking insect (genus Phylloxera) that is a destructive pest, especially of grapevines. It is a type of plant louse or aphid. 2. The disease caused by the insect: The damage or disease, specifically the destruction of grapevine roots, caused by an infestation of these insects.
Usage and Examples
- Noun (Insect):
- The phylloxera is a tiny insect that nearly destroyed the European wine industry in the 19th century.
- Vineyards must be vigilant for signs of phylloxera infestation.
- Noun (Disease/Damage):
- The vineyard was lost to phylloxera.
- Grafting vines onto resistant rootstock is the primary defense against phylloxera.
Advanced Usage
- "Phylloxera epidemic": Refers to the historical catastrophe in the late 1800s when the insect spread from North America to Europe, devastating vineyards.
- The phylloxera epidemic led to the widespread adoption of grafting techniques in viticulture.
- "Phylloxera-resistant": Describes grapevine rootstock that is not susceptible to damage by the insect.
- Most modern vineyards are planted on phylloxera-resistant rootstock.
Variants and Related Words
- Phylloxeridae (n): The scientific family name to which the phylloxera insect belongs.
- Daktulosphaira vitifoliae (n): The full scientific name for the grape phylloxera species.
Synonyms
- Grape louse (n): A common name for the insect.
- Vine pest (n): A general term that can include phylloxera.
Related Terms and Context
- Rootstock (n): The root system of a vine, which is the part attacked by phylloxera. Resistant rootstock is the solution.
- Grafting (n): The horticultural technique of joining a grape variety (scion) to a resistant rootstock to prevent phylloxera damage.
Noun
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type genus of the Phylloxeridae: plant lice
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