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Rhizoctinia

Noun (Botany): A genus of fungi that causes root rot in various plants, leading to wilting and stunted growth.

Example Sentence: The farmer had to apply fungicide to his crops to prevent the spread of rhizoctinia.

Noun (Microbiology): A group of filamentous fungi that infect soil and plant tissues, causing diseases like damping-off and root rot.

Example Sentence: The lab technician identified the presence of rhizoctinia in the soil samples which explained the crop damage.

Adjective: Pertaining to or caused by the fungal genus Rhizoctinia.

Example Sentence: The research paper focused on the treatment of rhizoctinia infections in tomato plants.

Local Usage: In some regions, "rhizoctinia" is a term used in gardening communities to refer to a type of horticultural disease that affects the roots of various plants.

Example Sentence: The local gardening club hosted a workshop on identifying and preventing rhizoctinia in home gardens.

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