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Phytopathology

Phytopathology

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A journal that publishes research about plant diseases
  • proper noun
  • /ˌfaɪtəpəˈθɑlədʒi/
  • Specialized
: fitopatología
  • Her groundbreaking article was published in Phytopathology earlier this year.

Examples

  • The latest issue of Phytopathology features studies on crop resistance to fungal infections.

  • Many researchers submit their findings on plant viruses to Phytopathology for peer review.

  • I read an article in Phytopathology last week.

  • The latest issue of Phytopathology features groundbreaking research.

  • Her groundbreaking article was published in Phytopathology earlier this year.

  • Many researchers submit their findings on plant viruses to Phytopathology for peer review.

  • The latest issue of Phytopathology features studies on crop resistance to fungal infections.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Phytopathology = pathology (semi-transparent) = phyto + pathology

The formation is predictable as 'phyto-' (plant) + 'pathology' (study of disease), but 'phyto-' is a specialized combining form unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Phytopathology comes from the Greek parts phyto- meaning 'plant' and pathology meaning 'study of disease', so it literally means 'the study of plant diseases'.