Definition
microfunguses
noun
- Plural of microfungus; microscopic fungi, especially those that cause decay, spoilage, or disease in food, plants, or other materials.
Usage: technical; mycology
Examples
- The food scientist identified several microfunguses responsible for the bread's premature spoilage.
- Microfunguses can thrive in damp environments and cause significant damage to stored grains.
- The laboratory tested samples for microfunguses that might affect the quality of the pharmaceutical product.
- Controlling microfunguses is essential in food preservation and storage management.
- Researchers studied how microfunguses colonize plant tissues during infection.