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verticillium

/vɜːrtɪˈsɪliəm/ noun · British & US
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What does verticillium mean?

noun

A genus of fungi, some species of which cause plant diseases, especially wilt and blight. A type of fungus that causes disease in plants.

Example

"The verticillium wilt disease is a common problem in many agricultural regions."

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