What is another word for yellow spot fungus?
Pronunciation: [jˈɛlə͡ʊ spˈɒt fˈʌŋɡəs] (IPA) 
Yellow spot fungus is a common fungal disease that affects crops such as wheat, barley, and oats. Some of the synonyms for this fungal infection include Tan spot, Septoria, and Helminthosporium. Tan spot is often used to describe the yellowish-brown lesions that appear on the leaves of infected plants. Septoria refers to the type of fungi that causes yellow spot disease and forms small greyish-black spots on the plant's foliage. Helminthosporium is another type of fungi that affects crops and is characterized by the yellow-brown spots it creates on plant leaves. No matter the name, yellow spot fungus can have a devastating effect on crop yield, making it imperative for farmers to take preventative measures to keep it at bay.
