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wilt disease

DEFINITIONS OF: wilt disease

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n any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots

Synonyms:
wilt
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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