early blight

noun

, Plant Pathology.

a disease of plants characterized by leaf spotting, defoliation, and stunted growth, caused by any of several fungi, as Alternaria solani or Cercospora apii.

This sad and early blight overtook me at Antwerp,—a port rather noted for the backslidings of young seamen.

It differs little in outward appearance from the early blight.

The early blight, which usually appears in June, may destroy some of the foliage, thereby checking growth.

These are in size and form much like those of the early Blight Alternaria of Potato.

April 23, 2024inveterate

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