plant pathology

American  

noun

1. the branch of botany dealing with diseases of plants.

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Etymology

Origin of plant pathology

First recorded in 1890–95

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plant pathology

Overall, the research underscores the growing importance of bioinformatics, plant pathology, and collaboration across scientific fields.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 13, 2026

She is a rancher’s daughter who studied plant pathology and went on to a tech career.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2023

There are more than 30 known species of viroids in plant pathology.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 13, 2023

The paper was co-authored by a plant pathology professor James Van Etten, who first discovered chloroviruses in 1980.

From Salon ● Dec. 31, 2022

From the department of plant pathology you expect to learn about the various forms of plant diseases and the way in which these may be eliminated.

From Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916 Embracing the Transactions of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society,Volume 44, from December 1, 1915, to December 1, 1916, Including the Twelve Numbers of "The Minnesota Horticulturist" for 1916 by A. W. Latham

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