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FUSARIUM [1 record]

Record 1 2016-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungi and Myxomycetes
  • Plant Diseases
  • CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A genus of fungi that cause some of the most important plant diseases affecting agricultural and horticultural crops.

OBS

Strains of the fungus, which is fatal to humans and animals within 24 hours of ingestion, have reportedly been used as a biological weapon.

OBS

There is no common name to designate this concept.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Champignons et myxomycètes
  • Maladies des plantes
  • Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CONT

Le genre Fusarium regroupe plusieurs des principaux agents pathogènes des végétaux.

OBS

On se servirait de certaines souches, dont l'ingestion est mortelle en 24 heures pour les humains et les animaux, comme arme biologique.

OBS

Seul le nom scientifique (latin) est utilisé pour nommer cette notion.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hongos y mixomicetos
  • Enfermedades de las plantas
  • Armas QBRNE
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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