fusicoccum

/fjuːsɪˈkɒkəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi in the family Botryosphaeriaceae.

“The study of fusicoccum revealed its role in plant diseases.”

2. noun

A fungus of the genus Fusicoccum, causing canker diseases in various plants.

“Fusicoccum is known to infect several species of trees.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • pathogen

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • healer