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rosellinia

 

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Noun rosellinia has 1 sense
  1. Rosellinia, genus Rosellinia - fungi having smooth perithecia with dark one-celled ascospores
    --1 is a kind of fungus genus
    --1 is a member of Xylariaceae, family Xylariaceae

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Rosellinia

Description:

Rosellinia is a genus of fungi belonging to the family Xylariaceae. It consists of several species of wood-rotting fungi found worldwide. The genus is known for its unique black, sclerotium-like structures.

As a common name, Rosellinia is often used to refer to Rosellinia necatrix, a destructive fungus that causes white root rot in a wide range of crops.

Senses:

Noun (Genus of Fungi):

Rosellinia is a genus of fungi characterized by its black, sclerotium-like structures.

Example sentence: The rotting tree trunk was infested with Rosellinia, causing decay in the surrounding wood.

Noun (Rosellinia necatrix - Destructive Fungus):

Rosellinia necatrix, commonly known as Rosellinia, is a plant pathogenic fungus responsible for white root rot in various crops.

Example sentence: The farmer struggled to control the spread of Rosellinia in his apple orchard.

Local Usage:

In certain regions, "rosellinia" can refer to a type of local flower or plant. Please refer to local botanical guides for specific information on these regional usages.

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