Botrytis

/bɑˈtraɪ.tɪs/
noun

A genus of fungi, particularly known for causing grey mold in plants and for its beneficial role in making sweet wines when affecting grapes.

Botrytis cinerea can cause significant damage to crops if not controlled.
Visual representation of "botrytis" - A genus of fungi, particularly known for causing grey mold in plants and for its beneficial role in making sweet wines when affecting grapes.

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grey mold,noble rot,fungal infection

noun

A genus of fungi, particularly known for causing grey mold in plants and for its beneficial role in making sweet wines when affecting grapes.

Botrytis cinerea can cause significant damage to crops if not controlled.
Visual representation of "botrytis" - A genus of fungi, particularly known for causing grey mold in plants and for its beneficial role in making sweet wines when affecting grapes.

Usage tips

Neutral

grey mold,noble rot,fungal infection

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Ecological Impact

Botrytis is crucial in understanding plant diseases and their management

Understanding Botrytis can help in crop protection strategies.
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Cultural Significance

Botrytis cinerea is vital in the production of certain dessert wines

Certain wines are highly valued because of the botrytis effect.
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Technical Vocabulary

In agricultural studies, botrytis is often a focal point in mycology courses

Botrytis is frequently discussed in the context of fungal biology.
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Ecological Impact

Botrytis is crucial in understanding plant diseases and their management

Understanding Botrytis can help in crop protection strategies.
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Cultural Significance

Botrytis cinerea is vital in the production of certain dessert wines

Certain wines are highly valued because of the botrytis effect.
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Technical Vocabulary

In agricultural studies, botrytis is often a focal point in mycology courses

Botrytis is frequently discussed in the context of fungal biology.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Ecological Impact

Botrytis is crucial in understanding plant diseases and their management

Understanding Botrytis can help in crop protection strategies.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Significance

Botrytis cinerea is vital in the production of certain dessert wines

Certain wines are highly valued because of the botrytis effect.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Technical Vocabulary

In agricultural studies, botrytis is often a focal point in mycology courses

Botrytis is frequently discussed in the context of fungal biology.
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