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phytophthora infestans

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun phytophthora infestans has 1 sense
  1. Phytophthora infestans - fungus causing late blight in solanaceous plants especially tomatoes and potatoes
    --1 is a kind of
    fungus
    --1 is a member of Phytophthora, genus Phytophthora

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Phytophthora infestans

Description

Phytophthora infestans is a plant pathogen that causes late blight, a highly destructive disease affecting a wide range of solanaceous crops such as potatoes and tomatoes. It is a species of oomycete, commonly referred to as a water mold, known for its ability to rapidly spread and devastate entire agricultural fields.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Noun (Scientific Name)

In the context of biology and plant pathology, "Phytophthora infestans" refers to a specific species of water mold responsible for causing late blight in solanaceous crops.

Sample Sentence: The study focuses on understanding the genetic diversity of Phytophthora infestans populations.

Sense 2: Noun (Disease)

Phytophthora infestans can also refer to the disease itself, commonly known as late blight, caused by the specific water mold.

Sample Sentence: Farmers need to implement suitable measures to prevent the spread of Phytophthora infestans in their potato fields.

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