early blight
Americannoun
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While diseases such as early blight and powdery mildew are already well-known by gardeners, they are appearing more frequently, especially for those in northern climates who are experiencing warmer weather than in prior years.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2024
A: When the lower leaves of a tomato plant are yellowing around the edges with scattered brown spots, this is likely caused by early blight, a fungal disease.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2023
Not all diseases can infect seed, but some can — including anthracnose fruit rot and early blight, as well as some bacterial diseases.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2021
Two of the most common fungal diseases may, at first glance, look similar — and you may even have them both: Alternaria, or early blight, and Septoria leaf spot.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2021
The most important are early blight and late blight--both fungous diseases.
From Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) by Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)
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