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puccinia graminis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun puccinia graminis has 1 sense
  1. wheat rust, Puccinia graminis - rust fungus that attacks wheat
    --1 is a kind of rust, rust fungus
    --1 is a member of Puccinia, genus Puccinia

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Puccinia graminis

Description:

Puccinia graminis is a fungal pathogen that causes wheat stem rust, a serious disease affecting various species of wheat. It belongs to the genus Puccinia and is specifically classified under the species Puccinia graminis.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

- In plant pathology, Puccinia graminis refers to the fungus responsible for wheat stem rust disease.

- Farmers should take preventive measures to control the spread of Puccinia graminis in their wheat fields.

Sample Sentences:

1. The local farmers are facing a major challenge in combating Puccinia graminis in their wheat crops.

2. Scientists are studying the genetic diversity of Puccinia graminis to develop new strategies for disease resistance.

3. The rapid spread of Puccinia graminis can lead to significant yield losses in wheat production.

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