urocystis

/juːroʊˈsɪstɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi in the family Urocystidaceae, causing white rot in various plants.

“The pathogen, Urocystis, was identified as the cause of the widespread plant disease.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • microorganism
  • pathogen

Antonyms

  • beneficial organism
  • pesticide