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foliar Definition

fo·liar (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.

Browse dictionary entries near foliar

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  1. foliate
  2. foliation
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  4. folie à deux
  5. folie de grandeur
  6. foliicolous
  7. folinic acid
  8. folio
  9. foliolate
  10. foliose