epiphytology

\\ˌepəˌfīˈtäləjē\ noun (-es)

Etymology: epiphytotic + -ology

1. : a science that deals with character, ecology, and causes of outbreak of plant diseases especially of epiphytotic nature

2. : the sum of the factors controlling the presence or absence of a disease or pathogen of plants

aspects of epiphytology and control of tomato fruit rot