leaf blight: Meaning and Definition of

leaf' blight"

Pronunciation: [key]
— Plant Pathol. Plant Pathol.
  1. a symptom or phase of many diseases of plants, characterized by necrotic spots or streaks on the leaves, accompanied by seed rot and seedling blight.
  2. any disease so characterized.
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