: a condition in woody plants in which peripheral parts are killed (as by parasites)
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Threat level: Though not directly harmful to humans, SLF can cause wilting, leaf curling, dieback and other diseases in plants.
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Troy Smith, Axios, 18 Sep. 2024
This extinction was so different because these Mega-El Niños created positive feedback on the climate which led to incredibly warm conditions starting in the tropics and then beyond, resulting in the dieback of vegetation.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Fertilizing a warm-season lawn too early is a surefire way to cause turf dieback and lawn trouble for months ahead.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024
Several insects, mites, and pathogens will take advantage of stressed plants, and drought can be one of the main precursors for dieback.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
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Troy Smith, Axios, 18 Sep. 2024
This extinction was so different because these Mega-El Niños created positive feedback on the climate which led to incredibly warm conditions starting in the tropics and then beyond, resulting in the dieback of vegetation.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Fertilizing a warm-season lawn too early is a surefire way to cause turf dieback and lawn trouble for months ahead.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024
Several insects, mites, and pathogens will take advantage of stressed plants, and drought can be one of the main precursors for dieback.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
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“Dieback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dieback. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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