Wilt
Definition
A disease symptom characterized by loss of turgor and drooping of leaves and stems, caused by vascular pathogens that block water transport. Fusarium wilt and Verticillium wilt infect through roots and spread through the xylem, affecting tomatoes, bananas, and many other crops.
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