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🪱 A worm genus 🐛 A crop pest
Heterodera

Heterodera

9.9
A small worm that attacks the roots of plants and damages crops like potatoes
  • noun
  • /ˌhɛtərəˈdɪrə/
  • Specialized
: Heterodera
  • The presence of Heterodera in the soil can severely damage potato and sugar beet crops.

Examples

  • Researchers are developing new methods to control Heterodera infestations in agriculture.

  • Farmers monitor their fields for signs of Heterodera to prevent crop losses.

  • The Heterodera species can severely damage potato crops.

  • Farmers must monitor for Heterodera infestations regularly.

  • Farmers monitor their fields for signs of Heterodera to prevent crop losses.

  • The presence of Heterodera in the soil can severely damage potato and sugar beet crops.

  • Researchers are developing new methods to control Heterodera infestations in agriculture.

Surface Forms

Heterodera singular
Heteroderas plural

Etymology

Heterodera comes from Greek parts hetero- 'different' and -dera 'skin'. So the name suggests these tiny worms make a different outer 'skin' or cyst on plant roots, which helps you remember they are root pests that harm crops.