genus sphacelotheca

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Noun genus sphacelotheca has 1 sense

Sphacelotheca, genus Sphacelotheca - genus of smut fungus
--₁ is a kind of smut, smut fungus
--₁ is a member of Ustilaginaceae, family Ustilaginaceae
--₁ has members: head smut, Sphacelotheca reiliana

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Genus Sphacelotheca

Description:

Genus Sphacelotheca refers to a group of fungal plant pathogens belonging to the order Tilletiales. These fungi are known for causing diseases in various grasses and cereal crops.

Sample sentences:

The genus Sphacelotheca includes several species that cause common smut disease in corn.
Researchers have identified a new species belonging to the genus Sphacelotheca, which affects wheat production in this region.
The presence of spores from the genus Sphacelotheca on the affected grass indicates the onset of disease.

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