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potato disease

 

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Noun potato disease 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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Potato Disease


Definition

Potato disease refers to the various diseases that can affect potato plants, causing damage to the crop and reducing yield. These diseases can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, or other pathogens.


Senses

Sense 1 (Noun): Any disease affecting potato plants

Example sentence: The potato disease devastated the entire harvest, resulting in significant losses for the farmers.


Sense 2 (Noun): A specific disease or infection that commonly affects potatoes

Example sentence: Late blight is a well-known potato disease that can cause rotting of the plant's leaves, stems, and tubers.


Sense 3 (Noun): A condition or illness caused by consuming spoiled or contaminated potatoes

Example sentence: Improperly stored potatoes can lead to food poisoning and other potato-related diseases when consumed.


Sense 4 (Noun): A highly contagious disease affecting potato crops in a specific geographical region

Example sentence: The local potato disease has spread rapidly across the county, leading to concerns of food shortage.


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