rhizoctonia
noun
rhi·zoc·to·nia
ˌrī-ˌzäk-ˈtō-nē-ə 
: any of a form genus (Rhizoctonia) of imperfect fungi that includes major plant pathogens
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When the microbes are in their proper proportions, pathogens such as rhizoctonia, pythium, fusarium, etc., function in a positive way.
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Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 23 Jan. 2020
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“Rhizoctonia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhizoctonia. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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