wilt disease

/wɪlt dəˌziz/
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Other forms: wilt diseases

Definitions of wilt disease
  1. noun
    any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots
    synonyms: wilt
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    types:
    granville wilt
    a bacterial wilt of tobacco plants
    fusarium wilt
    wilt caused by fungi of the genus Fusarium
    verticilliosis
    wilt caused by fungi of the genus Verticillium
    type of:
    plant disease
    a disease that affects plants
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