Definition

Relating to organisms that cause diseases in plants.

Example

The phytopathogenic fungi can severely damage crops.

Conversation

Did you hear about the phytopathogenic bacteria affecting the crops this year?

Yeah, it's really concerning how quickly it's spreading.

I know, right? Farmers are worried about their yields.

Absolutely, we need to find a way to help them manage the phytopathogenic issues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phytopathogenic → It is formed from "phyto-" (from Greek "phyton", meaning plant) and "pathogenic" (from Greek "pathos", meaning disease, and "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word describes something that causes disease in plants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'phyto-' meaning plant and 'pathogenic' relating to disease — together, they describe something that causes disease in plants.

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