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phytopathology

phytopathology

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The study of plant diseases, their causes, and how to stop them
  • noun
  • /ˌfaɪtəpəˈθɑlədʒi/
  • Specialized
: fitopatología
  • The university offers advanced courses in phytopathology for students interested in plant science.

Examples

  • The field of phytopathology is essential for agriculture.

  • Research in phytopathology helps farmers protect crops from harmful fungi and bacteria.

  • She decided to pursue a career in phytopathology after learning about plant diseases in college.

  • Researchers in phytopathology study various plant diseases.

  • The study of phytopathology is essential for improving crop health.

  • Research in phytopathology focuses on the impact of diseases on plant growth.

  • Professionals in phytopathology work to find ways to control plant pathogens.

Surface Forms

phytopathology singular
phytopathologies plural

Morphology

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

Built by prefixing the combining form 'phyto-' (plant) to 'pathology'; the combining form is common in scientific vocabulary but may be unfamiliar to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Phytopathology joins phyto- meaning 'plant' and pathology meaning 'study of disease', much like medical pathology studies illness in people. So, phytopathology is the science that studies plant diseases and how to control them.