What is another word for septobasidium?
Pronunciation: [sˌɛptəbe͡ɪsˈɪdi͡əm] (IPA) 
Septobasidium is a fungal genus that encompasses several species of plant pathogens. The term septobasidium is itself a synonym for the more commonly used term Rhizoctonia. Rhizoctonia solani is an economically important species that causes disease in a variety of crops, including potato, soybean, and cotton. Other synonyms for septobasidium include Ceratobasidium, Fibularhizoctonia, and Thanatephorus. These alternate names may be used by researchers or taxonomists for various reasons, such as to distinguish between different subgroups of the genus or to reflect changes in classification based on genetic analysis. Regardless of the name used, understanding these fungal pathogens is crucial for effective management of crop diseases.
