Plant Pathology Glossary

noun a condition of decay or decomposition

verb to undergo decay or decomposition

• The fruit began to rot after being left out in the sun for too long.
• I forgot about the leftovers in the fridge and now they're starting to rot.
• If you don't clean your room soon, it's gonna start smelling like rot.
• The corruption within the company was allowed to rot unchecked for years.

noun a type of plant disease caused by mites

• The study of acarocecidia involves the examination of galls induced by mites on plants.
• Have you heard about acarocecidia? It's all about those weird growths on plants caused by mites.
• I don't get why we have to learn about acarocecidia, it seems so boring.
• Her creativity bloomed like an acarocecidia, transforming the dull office into a vibrant workspace.

noun a type of plant gall caused by mites

• The acarocecidium is a type of gall formed by mites on plants.
• I learned about acarocecidium in my biology class - it's pretty fascinating!
• Who knew those little bugs could create such a cool acarocecidium?
• The acarocecidium of gossip spread throughout the small town, causing quite a stir.

adjective relating to or resembling an aecium, which is a cup-shaped structure on certain fungi where spores are produced

• The aecidial stage of the rust fungus is characterized by the production of aeciospores.
• The aecidial spores are released into the air and can spread easily.
• I heard that aecidial infections are common in this area during the rainy season.
• The aecidial growth in the garden symbolizes new beginnings and growth.

noun Aecidiospore - a type of spore produced by rust fungi during the aecial stage of their life cycle

• The aecidiospore is a type of spore produced by certain rust fungi.
• Have you ever seen an aecidiospore under a microscope? It's pretty cool.
• I heard that aecidiospores are like the glitter of the fungi world.
• The aecidiospore spread throughout the field like a silent invader, ready to wreak havoc on the crops.

noun a specialized structure in certain fungi that produces and releases spores

• The aecium is a specialized structure in certain fungi that produces and releases spores.
• Have you ever seen an aecium in a mushroom before? It's pretty interesting!
• I heard that aecium is like the mushroom's party spot where all the spores hang out.
• The aecium can be compared to a factory that churns out tiny spores for dispersal.