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tilletia

 

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Noun tilletia has 1 sense
  1. Tilletia, genus Tilletia - a genus of fungi belonging to the family Tilletiaceae
    --1 is a kind of fungus genus
    --1 is a member of Tilletiaceae, family Tilletiaceae
    --1 has members:
     bunt, Tilletia caries; bunt, stinking smut, Tilletia foetida

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Tilletia

Description

Tilletia is a genus of fungi that belongs to the family Tilletiaceae. It comprises various species of smut fungi that commonly infect cereal crops, such as wheat, barley, and corn, causing significant damage to the grains.

Sample Sentences

  • The farmer noticed a dark discoloration on the wheat grains, indicating a possible tilletia infection.
  • Tilletia fungi can drastically reduce crop yields and impact the quality of harvested grains.
  • We need to take preventive measures to control the spread of tilletia in our cornfields.

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