onion smudge
"Onion smudge" is a disease affecting onions, primarily caused by the fungus Colletotrichum circinans.
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Definition
C1Agriculture
(technical)A disease of onions marked by dark, smudgy spots or rings on the bulb, caused by a fungal pathogen.
Example
- Farmers must regularly inspect their crops for signs of onion smudge to prevent widespread damage.
C1Plant Pathology
(technical, academic)A fungal disease in onions caused by Colletotrichum circinans, leading to black rings or spots on the outer layers of the bulb.
Example
- The presence of onion smudge can significantly reduce the market value of the harvested onions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "onion smudge":
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