Definition

A type of spore that is produced by a specific structure in certain fungi, particularly those that cause plant diseases.

Example

The urediniospore is crucial for the life cycle of some plant pathogens.

Conversation

Did you hear about the urediniospore in that new plant disease?

Yeah, I read something about it; it seems pretty serious.

I wonder how it spreads and affects other plants.

Definitely something to keep an eye on in the garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urediniospore is formed from "uredinium" (from Latin, meaning a rust fungus) and "spora" (from Greek "spora", meaning seed or sowing). The word refers to the spore produced by rust fungi, which are a type of plant pathogen.

Memory Tip

Think of 'uredinium' as a type of rust fungus and 'spora' as a seed — together, they describe a seed from a rust fungus.

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