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Cercosporella

Cercosporella

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A type of fungus that makes tiny colorless spores and can cause disease in plants
  • noun
  • /ˌsɜr.kəˈspɔːr.ə.lə/
  • Specialized
: Cercosporella
  • Several species of Cercosporella can infect crops and cause significant yield loss.

Examples

  • The presence of Cercosporella on the leaves was confirmed through microscopic examination.

  • The Cercosporella genus includes several plant pathogens.

  • Researchers are studying ways to control Cercosporella infections in wheat fields.

  • Many farmers are concerned about Cercosporella infections in their crops.

  • Researchers are studying ways to control Cercosporella infections in wheat fields.

  • Several species of Cercosporella can infect crops and cause significant yield loss.

  • Many farmers are concerned about Cercosporella infections in their crops.

Surface Forms

Cercosporella singular
Cercosporellas plural

Etymology

The word Cercosporella comes from roots cerc- meaning 'tail' and spore meaning 'spore', with the ending -ella meaning 'little'. So the name suggests 'little tail spores' and helps you remember it is a group of tiny fungi with small spores that can cause disease in plants.