👉 Parateichospora is a type of soil-borne pathogen that typically infects plant roots and causes disease in various crops, including rice, sugarcane, and sorghum. It can cause severe damage to plants, leading to reduced yield, yield loss, and even death. The term refers specifically to the parateichospora fungus, which is a type of soil-borne pathogen found on the leaves of certain types of plants.