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fire blight

/ˈfaɪər blaɪt/

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/ˈfaɪər blaɪt/C1formalscientific
  • ruЗаразное бактериальное заболевание растений, особенно яблонь и груш, вызывающее ожогоподобное поражение цветков, листьев и ветвей.

A contagious bacterial disease affecting plants, particularly apple and pear trees, causing blossoms, leaves, and branches to appear scorched or burned.

  1. Bacterial plant diseaseC1formal

    A contagious bacterial disease affecting plants, especially apple and pear trees, causing a scorched appearance.

    ruБактериальное заболевание растений

    • Fire blight destroyed most of the apple orchard this season.
    • The farmer identified fire blight by the blackened branches.
    • Treatment for fire blight includes pruning infected limbs.