entyloma

/ɛnˈtɪləmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of parasitic fungi of the family Entylomataceae, which infect plants, particularly grasses and cereals.

“The plant pathologist studied the effects of entyloma on wheat yields.”

Synonyms

  • parasitic fungus
  • plant pathogen

Antonyms

  • beneficial fungus
  • non-parasitic organism