Dieback (Noun)
Meaning
A disease of plants characterized by the gradual dying of the young shoots starting at the tips and progressing to the larger branches.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The sudden dieback of the tree's upper branches raised concerns about the overall health of the plant.
- Inspecting the plants revealed widespread dieback caused by fungal infection that spread rapidly throughout the nursery.
- A combination of drought and extreme temperatures contributed to the dieback of many plants in the garden.
- Experts diagnosed the dieback in the olive trees as a symptom of root rot, a common issue in waterlogged soil.
- Regular pruning helped to prevent dieback in the grapevines by removing infected areas and promoting healthy growth.