Definition
phytopathology
noun
- the branch of botany and plant science that studies plant diseases and their causes, prevention, and treatment
Usage: technical; academic
Examples
- She earned her degree in phytopathology to help farmers combat crop diseases.
- Phytopathology research has led to better methods for controlling fungal infections in wheat.
- The phytopathology lab identified the virus responsible for the blight affecting the orchard.
- Modern phytopathology combines genetics, chemistry, and ecology to solve plant health problems.
- His work in phytopathology focused on understanding how pathogens spread through plant tissues.