alternaria
Pronunciation: [ˌɔːltəˈnɛəriə]
Word
Context: "biology"
(noun) a type of fungus that can cause plant diseases. It's like a tiny organism that can make plants sick, especially crops and flowers.
Example
Farmers are studying Alternaria to find ways to protect their crops from this fungus.
Example
The garden was healthy last year, but this year, Alternaria caused some of the plants to wilt.
Example
What can we do to prevent Alternaria from affecting our plants?
Context: "nutrition"
(noun) a mold that can grow on food and produce harmful substances. It’s important to be careful because it can spoil food and make people sick.
Example
When we checked the bread, we found it was fine and free of Alternaria.
Example
The leftovers had Alternaria on them, so we had to throw them away.
Example
How can we tell if there is Alternaria on our fruits and vegetables?
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