uredidia

/ˌʊəriˈdiːə/ (yoor-ee-DEE-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungal disease that affects plants, causing yellowing or browning of leaves.

“The farmer noticed uredidia symptoms on the wheat crop and decided to apply a fungicide.”

Synonyms

  • powdery mildew
  • rust

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • thriving