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potato blight

 

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Noun potato blight has 1 sense
  1. potato blight, potato mold, potato disease, potato mildew, potato murrain - a blight of potatoes
    --1 is a kind of blight

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Term: Potato Blight

Description:

Potato blight, also known as late blight or Phytophthora infestans, is a devastating plant disease that affects potatoes and tomatoes. It is caused by a fungus-like organism that thrives in cool, wet conditions. Potato blight can rapidly spread and cause significant damage to crops, resulting in economic losses for farmers.

Sample Sentences:

Noun: The potato blight has affected the entire region, leading to a shortage of potatoes.

Verb: The farmers sprayed fungicide to prevent the potatoes from blighting due to the persistent threat of potato blight.

Adjective: Due to the potato blight outbreak, consumers may expect higher potato prices in the upcoming months.

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