leaf scorch

leaf scorch
noun
plant disease causing a burned or scorched appearance of the foliage
Hypernyms: ↑scorch

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noun
: an abnormal condition of foliage characterized by a burned or scorched appearance of the tissues: as
a. : a nonparasitic disease of the apple and other fruits in which there is a marginal burning of the leaves
b. : a purplish red scorch of strawberry leaves caused by a fungus (Diplocarpon earliana)
c. : a disease of the cherry caused by a fungus (Gnomonia erythrostoma)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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