epiphytotic
/ˌɛpɪfaɪˈtɑtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or denoting a widespread outbreak of a plant disease, similar to an epidemic in humans.
- The epiphytotic spread of rust fungus destroyed the wheat crop across the entire region.
- An epiphytotic disease can devastate forests if not controlled quickly.
- Farmers monitor weather conditions to predict epiphytotic events that could harm their fields.
noun
- A widespread outbreak of a plant disease.
- Scientists are studying how climate change might increase the frequency of epiphytotics.
- The epiphytotic of powdery mildew affected vineyards throughout the valley.
- During the epiphytotic, entire orchards had to be removed to stop the spread.
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