phytophthora

• Род разрушительных паразитических грибов, вызывающих бурую гниль и другие заболевания растений, часто приводящие к значительному ущербу в сельском хозяйстве.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Plant pathogenC2formalscientific

   A genus of destructive parasitic fungi that cause brown rot and other diseases in plants, often leading to significant agricultural damage.

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   • Phytophthora infestans caused the Irish potato famine in the 19th century.
   • The farmer identified Phytophthora as the cause of the root rot in his crops.
   • Researchers are developing resistant plant varieties to combat Phytophthora infections.