fusarium

[ fyoo-zair-ee-uhm ]

noun

, plural fu·sar·i·a [fyoo-, zair, -ee-, uh].

1. any fungus of the genus Fusarium, occurring primarily in temperate regions and causing a variety of diseases in plants and animals, producing in humans a loss of fingernails and sometimes blindness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fusarium¹

< New Latin (1832), equivalent to Latin fūs ( us ) spindle + -ārium -ary

Example Sentences

"However, in the background of climate change, a wet spring in 2022 led to Fusarium head blight becoming widespread across eastern Australia."

From Science Daily

"Our findings offer exciting prospects for developing new and enhanced forms of Fusarium head blight resistance," Dr Yang says.

From Science Daily

The one causing the most worry is Fusarium Wilt TR4, a fungal infection, which has moved from Australia and Asia to Africa and now to South America.

From BBC

"We know that the spores of this Fusarium Wilt are extremely resistant, and they can be spread by flooding, they can be spread by strong winds," said Mr Liu.

From BBC

The multidisciplinary team homed in on a species of fungus called Fusarium acuminatum and discovered it produces ultra-minute proteins that aggregate into larger particles.

From Science Daily