Fire blight
- Pronunciation
- /fire blight/
- Category
- Disease
- Singular
- Fire blight
- Plural
- Fire blights
Definition
A bacterial disease that affects a wide range of plants, including apples, pears, and other Rosaceous plants.
Etymology
The term likely arose from the appearance of the disease, which causes wilting and browning of plant tissues, resembling fire.
Example
Fire blight can cause significant damage to apple orchards by infecting blossoms and young fruit.
Related Terms
- Erwinia amylovora
- Bacteria
- Plant diseases