head blight

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Noun head blight has 1 sense

head blight - a blight of the heads of cereals
--₁ is a kind of blight
--₁ has particulars: wheat scab

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Head Blight

Definition:

Head blight refers to a plant disease that affects the flowering part of a plant, usually cereals such as wheat, barley, or oats. It is commonly caused by fungal pathogens.

Senses and Usages:

Noun: A fungal infection affecting the head or inflorescence of a plant.

Example sentence: Farmers are concerned about the prevalence of head blight in their wheat fields this year.

Verb: The act of becoming infected with head blight.

Example sentence: The crops have started to head blight due to the wet weather conditions.

Local usage: In specific regions, head blight may refer to a local term or phrase. Please consult a regional dictionary for more accurate local definitions and usages.

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