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Tilletia

Tilletia

9.9
A group of fungi that causes smut disease in wheat and other grain crops
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species within the genus Tilletia are responsible for bunt diseases in cereals.

Examples

  • The wheat crop was infected with Tilletia, resulting in significant yield loss.

  • Scientists are studying the life cycle of Tilletia to develop better crop protection methods.

  • The Tilletia fungus affects wheat crops significantly.

  • Farmers are concerned about Tilletia infections.

  • Researchers are examining how Tilletia fungi contribute to smut diseases in wheat.

  • The presence of Tilletia in the soil can lead to severe impacts on cereal production.

  • Farmers implement various strategies to combat the spread of Tilletia in their fields.

Compounds

Tilletia caries
  • Specialized
9.9

A fungus that infects wheat and turns grains into black, smelly masses

Surface Forms

Tilletia singular
Tilletias plural

Etymology

Tilletia is named after a scientist called Tillet, so a helpful way to remember it is as 'Tillet's fungus'. It is the name for a group of fungi that cause smut disease in wheat and other cereal crops.