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genus Ustilaginoidea

genus Ustilaginoidea

9.9
A group of fungi that cause smut disease on rice and other crops
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˌʌstɪləˈdʒɪnɔɪdɪə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Ustilaginoidea
  • Smut caused by genus Ustilaginoidea can severely reduce agricultural yields.

Examples

  • The genus Ustilaginoidea includes several species that affect rice crops.

  • Scientists are studying genus Ustilaginoidea to develop disease-resistant plants.

  • Rice crops are susceptible to infection by genus Ustilaginoidea during the rainy season.

  • Researchers are studying the genus Ustilaginoidea for potential agricultural solutions.

  • Rice crops are susceptible to infection by genus Ustilaginoidea during the rainy season.

  • Smut caused by genus Ustilaginoidea can severely reduce agricultural yields.

  • The genus Ustilaginoidea includes several species that affect rice crops.

Synonyms

Ustilaginoidea
vsgenus Ustilaginoidea
  • Specialized
9.9

A type of fungus that causes disease in crops such as rice and wheat

is the identical concept presented as a formal taxonomic label

Surface Forms

genus Ustilaginoidea singular
genera Ustilaginoidea plural

Morphology

genus + Ustilaginoidea

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic combination: 'genus' (a biological rank) plus the scientific name 'Ustilaginoidea' yields 'a genus consisting of Ustilaginoidea fungi.' This follows standard biological naming conventions that are compositionally transparent, so a learner who knows both constituents can derive the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Ustilaginoidea comes from the old name Ustilago, used for 'smut' fungi that make plants look dark like soot, plus the ending -oidea, which means 'like' or 'related to'. So the name paints a simple picture of fungi 'like Ustilago' that cause smut on crops, and that is why it names this group of plant‑damaging fungi.