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dieback

/ˈdaɪ.bæk/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈdaɪ.bæk/

uncountable

A plant disease characterized by the progressive death of shoots, branches, or roots, typically starting at the tips and moving inward toward the main stem or trunk.

  • 🇷🇺Болезнь растений, характеризующаяся прогрессирующим отмиранием побегов, ветвей или корней, обычно начинающаяся с кончиков и распространяющаяся внутрь к основному стеблю или стволу.
  1. Plant disease C1 formal scientific

    A condition in plants where shoots or branches begin to die from the tips inward, often caused by disease, pests, or environmental stress.

    • The orchard suffered from severe dieback after the drought.
    • Fungal infections can cause dieback in many tree species.
    • Gardeners prune affected branches to prevent dieback from spreading.

    🇷🇺Усыхание

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