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russet scab

 

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Noun russet scab has 1 sense
  1. little potato, rosette, russet scab, stem canker - rhizoctinia disease of potatoes
    --1 is a kind of rhizoctinia disease

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Russet Scab

Definition

Noun: Russet scab refers to a plant disease caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis. It affects apples and other fruits, creating raised, corky, and scaly patches on the skin.

Verb: Russet scab can also be used as a verb to describe the process of a fruit being infected by Venturia inaequalis resulting in the development of russet scab patches on its skin.

Examples

  • The apples from our orchard were unfortunately affected by russet scab.
  • The russet scab on the fruit made it less appealing to consumers.
  • If we don't take preventive measures, our apple trees might russet scab.
  • Our neighbor's garden has been dealing with an outbreak of russet scab.

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