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genus Albugo

genus Albugo

9.9
A group of fungi that cause white rust on plants
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈælˌbjuːɡoʊ/
  • Specialized
: género Albugo
  • White rusts induced by fungi of the genus Albugo can devastate agricultural yields.

Examples

  • Several species in the genus Albugo are notorious for causing white rust diseases in plants.

  • The genus Albugo is studied for its role in plant pathology.

  • Several species in the genus Albugo are notorious for causing crop diseases.

  • The genus Albugo includes several species that affect crops.

  • Many plants suffer from diseases caused by genus Albugo.

  • The genus Albugo is an important group of fungi studied for its impact on agriculture.

  • White rust diseases caused by the genus Albugo can significantly reduce crop productivity.

Synonyms

Albugo
vsgenus Albugo
  • Specialized
9.9

A fungus that causes white rust on plant leaves

has identical meaning but uses a formal taxonomic label

Surface Forms

genus Albugo singular
genera Albugo plural

Morphology

genus + Albugo

This phrase is directly compositional: 'genus' names the taxonomic rank and 'Albugo' is the name of the fungal group, so the phrase simply denotes the genus called Albugo. The structure follows standard scientific naming conventions (cross-linguistically familiar), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would understand the meaning.

Etymology

The name genus Albugo comes from the Latin word albus, which means 'white'. These fungi make white patches called 'white rust' on plants, so the name points to that white disease.