Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A large genus of sphæropsidaceous fungi having pyenidia produced beneath the epidermis of the host, and elongate hyaline, several-septate spores. Over 900 species have been described. They occur chiefly as parasites upon leaves, producing discolored spots. S. Rubi is a common species producing a leaf-spot disease of the blackberry.

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  • noun A fungus of the genus Septoria that causes numerous leaf spot diseases on crops.

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Examples

  • There are other common tomato diseases such as septoria leaf spot and early blight that DO overwinter on diseased plant material left in the garden.

    post-gazette.com - News 2010

  • There are other common tomato diseases such as septoria leaf spot and early blight that DO overwinter on diseased plant material left in the garden.

    post-gazette.com - News 2010

  • Having received soil nitrogen tests, I am pleasantly surprised at how much residual N is left, though it does vary from field to field. septoria which is not uncommon.

    FWi - All News 2009

  • Having received soil nitrogen tests, I am pleasantly surprised at how much residual N is left, though it does vary from field to field. septoria which is not uncommon.

    FWi - All News 2009

  • Works wonders on any number of tomato diseases including early blight, septoria, powdery mildew, and bacterial spot.

    Garden Update: Sigh......... 2008

  • Common diseases of sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) such as downy mildew, septoria leaf spot, rust and sclerotinia wilt are regarded as potential problems.

    Chapter 20 1987

  • Like Mr Watson, he will be concentrating on yellow rust and septoria at T1.

    FWi - All News 2010

  • However, where septoria remains the key issue he will stick with Opus + Bravo.

    FWi - All News 2010

  • While this is not important for late blight control, it can help with early blight and septoria leaf spot.

    post-gazette.com - News 2010

  • The latter will be used particularly where septoria pressure is higher or where rust is present.

    FWi - All News 2010

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