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early blight

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noun

Plant Pathology.
  1. a disease of plants characterized by leaf spotting, defoliation, and stunted growth, caused by any of several fungi, as Alternaria solani or Cercospora apii.


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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

Like early blight and Septoria leaf spot, anthracnose can also overwinter, so good garden hygiene and crop rotation are essential — as well as preemptive picking of fruit before it is overripe.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2021

Eventually, early blight can infect plant stems and the shoulders of fruit.

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

What early blight   Has withered your fond hopes, that ye thus stand,   A group of sisters, 'mong this monkish band?

From The Communistic Societies of the United States From Personal Visit and Observation by Nordhoff, Charles

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