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stem canker

 

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Noun stem canker 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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Stem canker

Noun: Stem canker is a plant disease caused by fungal or bacterial pathogens, which leads to the formation of necrotic lesions on the stem of the plant.

Example sentence: The apple tree in our garden suffered from stem canker, resulting in stunted growth and decay in the affected branches.

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Verb: When used as a verb, stem canker refers to the act of causing the development of cankers on the stem of a plant.

Example sentence: Improper pruning can inadvertently stem canker susceptible plants, making them more vulnerable to disease.

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