Poinsettia Strain (Noun)
Meaning
A strain of pest accidentally imported into Florida from the Middle East then spread to California where it is a very serious pest feeding on almost all vegetable crops and poinsettias.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The poinsettia strain has caused significant damage to the vegetable crop industry in California since its accidental introduction.
- Inspectors are on the lookout for signs of the poinsettia strain, which can devastate entire fields if left unchecked.
- Farming experts have been struggling to contain the spread of the poinsettia strain, which seems to thrive in California's mild climate.
- Growers have reported a sharp decline in crop yields since the poinsettia strain began to spread throughout the region.
- Agricultural researchers are working to develop new methods to control the poinsettia strain, which is proving to be highly resistant to traditional pesticides.