What is another word for verticillium?

Pronunciation: [vˌɜːtɪsˈɪli͡əm] (IPA)

Verticillium is a genus of fungi that includes several species of plant pathogens. As such, there are a number of synonyms for the term verticillium that may be useful to know. These include verticilliosis, verticillate wilt, and wilt disease. Another synonym for this term is vascular wilt, which refers to the way that this disease affects a plant's vascular tissue, which is responsible for transporting water and nutrients throughout the plant. Other possible synonyms for verticillium might include fungal wilt, wilt fungus, or simply wilt. No matter what you call it, however, this disease can be a serious threat to crops and other plants, so it is important to be aware of its symptoms and potential methods of control.

What are the hypernyms for Verticillium?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    fungus, microorganism, plant pathogen.

What are the hyponyms for Verticillium?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for verticillium (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Verticillium?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Verticillium

Ustilagineae and Uredineae which adhere to grain, verticillium, Nectria, etc.
"Disease in Plants"
H. Marshall Ward
This leaf-curl has been ascribed to Pleospora, Polydesmus, verticillium, and other parasites, as well as to excessive manuring and other agencies, but it still needs explanation.
"Disease in Plants"
H. Marshall Ward

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