genus sclerotium

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Noun genus sclerotium has 1 sense

Sclerotium, genus Sclerotium - form genus of sterile imperfect fungi; many form sclerotia; some cause sclerotium disease in plants
--₁ is a kind of fungus genus
--₁ is a member of Mycelia Sterilia, order Mycelia Sterilia

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Genus Sclerotium

Description:

Genus Sclerotium refers to a group of fungi that produce hardened, compact masses of mycelium known as sclerotia. These irregularly-shaped structures serve as a survival mechanism, allowing the fungi to remain dormant until favorable conditions arise for further growth and reproduction.

Sample Sentences:

The genus Sclerotium includes various species of fungi capable of forming sclerotia.
The sclerotia produced by the genus Sclerotium are often found beneath the soil surface or within decaying organic matter.
Some agriculturally important pathogens belong to the genus Sclerotium, causing crop diseases.

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