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plant pathology

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of plant pathology

First recorded in 1890–95

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

From Science Daily Jan. 13, 2026

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

In addition to plant pathology, the three key elements of light, water and soil will be addressed.

From Seattle Times Mar. 17, 2022

In regard to the injection of poisons and medicines into trees, it seems to me that a very firm stand ought to be taken by all responsible men who know anything about plant pathology.

From Northern Nut Growers Association, Report of the Proceedings at the Third Annual Meeting Lancaster, Pennsylvania, December 18 and 19, 1912 by Northern Nut Growers Association

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