borreria

/boʊrɪˈriːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungal disease caused by the fungus Cercospora borreae, characterized by the formation of black spots on the leaves of trees, especially beech trees.

“The borreria fungus was found to be affecting the local beech forests, prompting conservation efforts to contain the outbreak.”

Synonyms

  • fungal disease
  • leaf spot disease

Antonyms

  • healthy fungus
  • tree disease prevention