ascochyta

/æskoʊˈkaitə, æsˈkɔɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi of the family Ascochytaceae, characterized by its role in plant diseases

“The ascochyta fungus is a common pathogen in many agricultural crops, resulting in significant economic losses.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • pathogen

Antonyms

  • ally
  • benefactor