pythium
- n any fungus of the genus Pythium
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- Researchers study fire ant venom as natural fungicide
Studies by U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists in Stoneville, Miss., have shown that certain alkaloid compounds in the venom—piperideines and piperdines—can hinder the growth of the crop pathogen Pythium ultimum. Chen is coinvestigating the potential application of fire ant venom to manage soilborne pathogens like P. ultimum in collaboration with ARS microbiologist Xixuan Jin, and Shezeng ...
Aug. 23, 2013 - High Plains Journal