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botrytis

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bo·try·tis  (b-trts)
n.
1. Any of various fungi of the genus Botrytis responsible for numerous diseases of fruits and vegetables.
2. Noble rot.
[New Latin, genus name, from Greek botrus, bunch of grapes.]
botrytis [bɒtˈraɪtɪs]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of a group of fungi of the genus Botrytis, several of which cause plant diseases
2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) Winemaking a fungus of this genus, Botrytis cinerea, which causes noble rot
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