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late blight

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late blight [′lāt ¦blīt]
(plant pathology)
A fungus blight disease in which symptoms do not appear until late in the growing season and vary for different species.


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Given the state of biotech crop development, the best type of product to be brought forward in the current environment, he says, would be similar to the late blight resistant potato that is currently being tested by University of Wisconsin researchers.
In the United States, late blight primarily affects potatoes grown in Maine, says William E.
PBI's customer believes the Rinegold variety is well suited for the french fries market and the Selma ideal for potato salad - both have strong resistance to late blight.
 
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