Phrases with «late blight»

"Late blight" refers to a plant disease that affects crops like potatoes and tomatoes. It is called "late blight" because it usually occurs towards the end of the growing season. This disease can cause the plant's leaves to turn brown, and molds may appear, leading to eventual plant death. Full definition

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Sentences with «late blight»

For two years after Ethel had left him for the Nashville guitarist, Roger had immersed himself in a study of late blight of potato, and that look of resignation, wisdom, and patience had come into his face that was brought out so well in the Agrisearch photograph.» (bookbrowse.com)
The concept of ETI was developed to describe defense against pathogens that enter into plant cells (e.g. wheat rusts and mildews, potato late blight pathogens) and fits their defense mechanisms well. (sciencedaily.com)
By combining understanding of resistance genes with knowledge of the pathogen, they hope to develop Desiree and Maris Piper varieties that can completely thwart attacks from late blight. (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «late blight»

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