[al-ʻəb.goh]

Definitions

1. noun

A white, cottony growth on the surface of plant organs, typically caused by fungal infections.

“The gardener noticed an albugo on the leaves of the infected plant and treated it with fungicides.”

2. noun

A type of fungal disease affecting plants, particularly Brassicas.

“The farmer was aware of the albugo disease that affected the local crop yields.”