Associations to the word «Dieback»

Wiktionary

DIEBACK, noun. (biology) The browning and death of a plant shoot starting at the tip, due to either disease or climate conditions

Dictionary definition

DIEBACK, noun. A disease of plants characterized by the gradual dying of the young shoots starting at the tips and progressing to the larger branches.

Wise words

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