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verticillium

verticillium

9.9
A fungus that infects many plants and makes their leaves wilt
  • noun
  • /ˌvɜːrtɪˈsɪliəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : verticilio
  • Farmers are concerned about verticillium wilt affecting their tomato crops.
  • verticillium wilt

Examples

  • Farmers are concerned about verticillium affecting their crops.

  • The verticillium fungus can cause significant yield loss.

  • Researchers identified verticillium as the cause of the yellowing leaves in the potato fields.

  • The presence of verticillium in the soil can severely impact the yield of susceptible plants.

  • If you notice wilting symptoms on your crops, they might be affected by verticillium wilt, which impairs their water supply.

  • Farmers often select crops that are verticillium-resistant to prevent significant yield loss from this fungal disease.

  • To ensure healthy plants, it is important to recognize the signs of verticillium, which can lead to severe wilting and crop failure.

Surface Forms

verticillium singular
verticillia plural

Etymology

The word verticillium comes from the Latin verticillus, meaning a small 'turn' or 'ring'. These fungi often form round groups of spores that look like rings, so the name helps you remember their ring-like shape and that they cause disease in plants.