das Wirtspflanzenspektrum
Translation
host plant spectrum, host range
Examples
Das Insekt hat ein breites Wirtspflanzenspektrum.
The insect has a broad host plant spectrum.
Forscher untersuchen das Wirtspflanzenspektrum des Schädlings.
Researchers are studying the pest's host range.
Grammar Patterns
to have a ((adjective)) ((sth.)) to have a (broad) (host range) The virus has a broad host plant spectrum.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wirtskreis (host circle), Wirtsbereich (host area)
Etymology
A compound of 'Wirt' (host), 'Pflanze' (plant), and 'Spektrum' (spectrum).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'spectrum' of 'plants' that can serve as a 'host' (Wirt) for an organism.