Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of hyphomycetous fungi, having erect branched conidiophores with the terminal branches in whorls and bearing unicellular hyaline or bright-colored conidia. Over 50 species have been described. V. Candelabrum is a common species on decaying wood in Europe and North America.
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- noun Any of many
fungi , of the genus Verticillium, that causewilt in plants
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- noun a fungus of the genus Verticillium
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Examples
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However, it is possible that it is infected with a fungus or disease such as verticillium wilt, which can cause leaf drop much as you described.
unknown title 2009
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No evidence was found supporting earlier reports that a verticillium fungus is causing the disease.
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You should avoid places other plants have been grown for 3 years such as eggplants, peppers, potatoes or tomatoes since they are susceptible to verticillium wilt which is associated with those plants.
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All were planted in small plots located in six verticillium wilt-infested cotton fields with Fibermax
Media Newswire media-newswire.com 2010
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You should avoid places other plants have been grown for 3 years such as eggplants, peppers, potatoes or tomatoes since they are susceptible to verticillium wilt which is associated with those plants.
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"We aim to produce lower biomass crops with consistent yields, low lodging and pod shatter risk, and good resistance to stem canker, verticillium wilt and light leaf spot."
FWi - All News 2010
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Wheeler said verticillium wilt is no newcomer to the High Plains, and cotton isn't the only crop it hits.
Media Newswire media-newswire.com 2010
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Dr. Terry Wheeler, a cotton pathologist at Lubbock, said the fungus causing verticillium wilt has become the region's worst cotton profit-stealer.
Media Newswire media-newswire.com 2010
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Aside from planting verticillium wilt-tolerant or partially resistant varieties, Wheeler said, planting appropriate seed densities of four seeds per foot of row, not over watering, and using crop rotation with sorghum or corn when possible will also lessen the blow wielded by this disease.
Media Newswire media-newswire.com 2010
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"We aim to produce lower biomass crops with consistent yields, low lodging and pod shatter risk, and good resistance to stem canker, verticillium wilt and light leaf spot."
FWi - All News 2010
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