cercospora

/sɜːrkɒˈspɔːrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi of the family Mycosphaerellaceae, typically causing leaf spot diseases in plants.

“The cercospora fungus was found to be affecting multiple plant species in the local garden.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • pathogen

Antonyms

  • beneficial organism
  • non-pathogen