Monilia

9.9

A type of fungus that often causes infections in plants and sometimes people

noun
/məˈnɪliə/

Archaic

: Monilia

Several species within Monilia are known to cause infections in both plants and humans.

Examples

The Monilia fungus can cause significant damage to fruit crops.
Laboratory tests identified the fungal pathogen as Monilia rather than as a member of the genus Candida.
Researchers are studying the role of Monilia in agricultural crop diseases.
Many farmers are concerned about Monilia affecting their harvests.
Laboratory tests identified the fungal pathogen as Monilia rather than as a member of the genus Candida.
Researchers are studying the role of Monilia in agricultural crop diseases.
The Monilia fungus can cause significant damage to fruit crops.

Compounds

Monilia albicans

Archaic

9.9

A fungus that infects the mouth, skin, gut, or vagina and causes thrush and other infections

monilia disease

Archaic

8.6

An infection by yeast that often makes a white coating in the mouth

Surface Forms

Monilia singular

Monilias plural

Etymology

Monilia comes from the old Latin word monile, which means 'necklace' or 'string of beads', because these fungi make chains of round spores that look like beads. So the name helps you remember that Monilia are fungi with bead-like spores often appearing in strings.