dieback

UK
/ˈdaɪ.bæk/
US
/ˈdaɪ.bæk/

Translations

diebacknoun
diebacks
pl
The dieback of trees in the forest was caused by a fungal infection.
Усыхание деревьев в лесу было вызвано грибковой инфекцией.
Additional translations
diebackadjective
UK
/ˈdaɪ.bæk/
US
/ˈdaɪ.bæk/
Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., dieback disease).

Definitions

diebacknoun
A condition in plants where the branches or shoots die from the tip inward, often due to disease or environmental stress.
The gardener noticed dieback in the rose bushes, likely caused by a fungal infection.
diebackadjective
Relating to or characteristic of dieback in plants.
Early dieback symptoms were apparent on the young shoots.