late blight

• Enfermedad fúngica devastadora que afecta a las plantas, especialmente a la patata y al tomate, causando podredumbre rápida de hojas, tallos y tubérculos. Históricamente conocida como causa de la Gran Hambruna irlandesa.

A destructive fungal disease that affects plants, especially potatoes and tomatoes, causing rapid decay of leaves, stems, and tubers. It is historically known for causing the Irish Potato Famine.

1. Plant diseaseC1formal

   A destructive fungal-like disease affecting plants, especially potatoes and tomatoes, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans.

   tizón tardío

   • Late blight devastated potato crops during the Irish Potato Famine.
   • Farmers must apply fungicides to prevent late blight in wet weather.
   • The tomato plants showed signs of late blight with dark, water-soaked lesions.