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fire blight

 

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Noun fire blight has 1 sense
  1. fire blight, pear blight - a disease blackening the leaves of pear and apple trees
    --1 is a kind of leaf blight
    --1 has particulars: blight canker

Definitions from the Web

Fire Blight

Definition: Fire blight refers to a highly contagious bacterial disease that affects certain fruit trees, especially apple and pear trees. It causes rapid blackening and wilting of blossoms, shoots, and branches, often leading to severe damage or death of the tree.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The apple orchard suffered a significant loss due to the outbreak of fire blight.
  2. Fire blight can spread quickly from infected plants to healthy ones in close proximity.
  3. The affected pear tree had its branches shriveled and covered in dark lesions, indicating fire blight infection.
  4. Proper pruning techniques and regular sanitization are essential in preventing fire blight.

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