septoria

/sɛptɔːriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi in the family Mycosphaerellaceae.

“The mycologist identified a species of septoria that was causing the plant disease.”

2. noun

A fungal genus that causes diseases in plants, especially in cereals.

“Septoria diseases have been affecting wheat crops in the region.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • mold

Antonyms

  • bacterium