wheat scab

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Noun wheat scab has 1 sense

wheat scab - a disease of the heads of wheat plants
--₁ is a kind of head blight

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Wheat Scab

Definition:

Wheat scab refers to a fungal disease known as Fusarium head blight that affects wheat and related grains. It is caused by various species of the Fusarium fungus and can severely impact crop yield and quality.

Senses:

Noun - Plant Disease: A fungal infection that affects the heads of wheat, leading to reduced crop quality and yield.
Noun - Symptom: The scab-like appearance on the grains resulting from the wheat scab disease.

Examples:

The farmer lost a significant portion of his wheat crop due to an outbreak of wheat scab.
The wheat scab caused by Fusarium fungi gives the grains a discolored and shriveled appearance.

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