broad host range
[/brɔːd hoʊst reɪndʒ/]
noun phrasepl: broad host ranges
ampla gama de hospedeiros
1. the ability of a pathogen, parasite, or organism to infect or parasitize a wide variety of host species
The virus has a broad host range, affecting both plant and animal species.
O vírus tem uma ampla gama de hospedeiros, afetando tanto espécies de plantas quanto de animais.
2. in microbiology and virology, the characteristic of an infectious agent to colonize multiple different host organisms
This bacterium demonstrates a broad host range, making it a significant agricultural pest.
Esta bactéria demonstra uma ampla gama de hospedeiros, tornando-a uma praga agrícola significativa.
This term is primarily used in scientific and agricultural contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is particularly relevant in discussions of agricultural pests, disease vectors, and epidemiology. In Brazil, this terminology is essential in agronomy and plant pathology research, especially given the country's significant agricultural sector.
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