foliar

foliar Definition

fo·liar (fō′lē ər)

adjective

of or like a leaf or leaves

Etymology: ModL foliaris < L folium: see foliate

foliar Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

blight: In the 2004 and 2005 trials differences between treatments at the final assessment of foliar blight were small.
spray: Where granules are not used, or where their effectiveness has worn off, growers must rely on foliar sprays.
pathogen: The argument was presented that this accounts for the increased susceptibility of mycorrhizal plants to foliar pathogens.
feeding: Foliar feeding should ALWAYS be carried out in low light, early morning or late evening.
feed: Foliar Feed - Plant food sprayed on to the leaves of plants to be absorbed directly.
disease: In 2002, a severe outbreak of a foliar disease was noted in almost all significant mulberry orchards.

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