noun
- Plural of mycovirus; viruses that infect fungi, particularly those that parasitize plant pathogenic fungi.
Usage: technical; mycology; virology
Examples
- Researchers are studying mycoviruses as potential biological control agents against plant diseases.
- Some mycoviruses can reduce the virulence of pathogenic fungi in agricultural crops.
- The discovery of novel mycoviruses has opened new avenues for sustainable pest management.
- Mycoviruses are being investigated for their ability to weaken harmful fungal pathogens.
- Scientists isolated several mycoviruses from infected fungal samples collected in the field.