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phytophthora

phy·toph·tho·ra
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fahy-tof-ther-uh]
    • /faɪˈtɒf θər ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fahy-tof-ther-uh]
    • /faɪˈtɒf θər ə/

Definition of phytophthora word

  • noun phytophthora any of a group of fungi of the genus Phytophthora, which cause a serious plant disease, especially affecting apple and pear trees and potatoes. 1
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phytophthora popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Top questions with phytophthora

  • what is phytophthora?
  • what is phytophthora infestans?

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  • black shank

    a disease of tobacco, characterized by wilting and by decayed, blackened roots and stems, caused by a fungus, Phytophthora parasitica nicotianae.

  • downy mildew

    Also called false mildew. any fungus of the family Peronosporaceae, causing many plant diseases and producing a white, downy mass of conidiophores, usually on the under surface of the leaves of the host plant.

  • late blight

    a disease of plants, especially potatoes, celery, etc., characterized by spotting, blighting, and withering or decay of the entire plant, caused by any of several fungi, as Phytophthora infestans or Septoria apii.
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