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Thielavia

Thielavia

9.9
A kind of fungus with round brown bodies that can cause root rot in plants
  • noun
  • /θiˈɛləviə/
  • Specialized
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  • Several species within the genus Thielavia are known to cause serious root rot in crops.

Examples

  • Thielavia is commonly found in soil and decaying plant material.

  • The laboratory identified the pathogen as Thielavia after microscopic examination.

  • The Thielavia fungus is known for its spherical fruiting bodies.

  • Farmers are concerned about Thielavia causing root rot in their crops.

  • The laboratory identified the pathogen as Thielavia after microscopic examination.

  • Several species within the genus Thielavia are known to cause serious root rot in crops.

  • Farmers are concerned about Thielavia causing root rot in their crops.

Surface Forms

Thielavia singular
Thielavias plural

Etymology

Thielavia is a Latin-style scientific name likely made from the surname Thiel plus the ending -avia, a common way to form a genus name. So, Thielavia is the name for a group of soil fungi that can cause root rot, and remembering it as a name made from a person helps you recall it as a group name.