leaf spot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by discolored often circular spots on the leaves
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Systemic fungicides labeled for leaf spot control seem to be somewhat effective.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
The oldest stems, however, are also struggling, given they are affected by sooty bark canker, leaf spot and conk fungal disease.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Plants are rather pest-resistant, though can be affected by leaf spots or rust on occasion.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
This variety shows great resistance to bacterial leaf spot.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
The oldest stems, however, are also struggling, given they are affected by sooty bark canker, leaf spot and conk fungal disease.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Plants are rather pest-resistant, though can be affected by leaf spots or rust on occasion.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
This variety shows great resistance to bacterial leaf spot.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Leaf spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20spot. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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