black stem

noun

: any of various diseases of plants characterized by darkening of the stem: such as

a

: a disease of alfalfa caused by a fungus (Ascochyta imperfecta)

b

: a disease of cabbage and cauliflower caused by a fungus (Phoma lingam)

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