aleucaemic

/əˌljuːsɪˈmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characterized by aleucania, a condition of the wheat plant caused by the rust fungus Puccinia triticina.

“The farmer noticed that his wheat field had become aleucaemic due to the severe fungal infection.”

2. noun

A condition of wheat plants caused by the rust fungus Puccinia triticina.

“The researchers studied the effects of aleucaemia on wheat crop yields.”

Synonyms

  • aleucanic
  • rusty

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • thriving