late blight

• Doença fúngica destrutiva que ataca plantas, especialmente batata e tomate, causando apodrecimento rápido das folhas, caules e tubérculos. Historicamente conhecida como a causa da Grande Fome da Irlanda.

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.

   Requeima

   • 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.