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Fusarium

Fusarium

1 9.9
A group of fungi that often cause disease in plants and sometimes infect humans
  • noun
  • /fjuˈzɛr.i.əm/
  • Specialized
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  • Kistler and O'Donnell are among scientists researching toxin-producing Fusarium fungi.
  • Fusarium fungi
  • Fusarium infections
  • fusarium wilt

So this could be bacterial wilt, this could be Fusarium wilt, this could be things like damping off.

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Examples

  • Furthermore, recent studies have suggested that nondermatophyte fungi (including Fusarium spp.) are emerging as causes of onychomycosis (14-16).

    Academic text (2013)
  • Here, scientists work with a bacteria that may help prevent Fusarium fungi from infecting corn used for animal feed.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Until now, most scientists throughout the world have had to use visual means to identify Fusarium pathogens.

    Academic text (2000)
  • For plant breeding programs to be fully effective, for example, breeders need to take into account all eight Fusarium species.

    Academic text (2000)
  • One possibility for an increase in Fusarium spp. in the environment is agricultural activities.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Wheat scab is caused by the fungus Fusarium graminearum.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The Fusarium microbe can also cause root, stalk, and ear rots in corn.

    Academic text (1999)
  • We also use the information to pinpoint outbreaks of plant diseases such as Fusarium wilt and vine decline.

    Academic text (1996)
  • We also observed an increase in the incidence of superficial infections caused by Fusarium spp. in outpatient nonhematologic patients at the same hospital during the same period.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Agricultural practices can significantly increase the prevalence of Fusarium, which is known to harm crops.

Compounds

Fusarium wilt
  • Specialized
1 7.4

A plant disease that makes leaves wilt and turn yellow, caused by a fungus called Fusarium

Surface Forms

Fusarium singular
Fusaria plural

Etymology

The word Fusarium comes from the Latin fusus, meaning 'spindle', a long, thin tool for spinning thread. That's why scientists gave this name to the fungus: it makes long, spindle-shaped spores, so the name points to its shape.