scurf


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Synonyms for scurf

(botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts

a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin

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solani is the main cause of black scurf on potato tubers and also contributes to eyes germination inhibition, sprouts killing, stem, stolon and root damage (Hide et al., 1973; Frank and Leach, 1980).
After the run, Iain McGeary, from Scurf's Got A Big Nose, said: "We loved the event and the fund-raising on behalf of a family friend really helped keep us going even through the tough, wet final laps.
The lid advertised "Scurf Pomade for the Hair", which sounds a bit self defeatist.
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tuber diseases black scurf, common scab, powdery scab, and tuber soft rot have both Australian [1-3] and global significance [4] negatively impacting plant growth and tuber quality and quantity.
Somani, "Non-hazardous chemical control of black scurf (Rhizoctonia solani) and common scab (Streptomyces scabies) of potato (Solanum tuberosum) with boric acid," Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, vol.
The quality of crops is generally acceptable, although scab flecking was reported as being widespread with degrees of black scurf and black dot being evident, the Potato Council said.
They noted that Brassica cover crops planted in the fall prior to spring potato planting reduced the incidence and severity of black scurf on tubers by 30 to 80 percent and reduced the incidence of common scab up to 50 percent.
Scurf or sticky dandruff flakes do not come out in washing or carding.
Abstract: Rhizoctonia solani (Kuhn) is the causal pathogen of stem canker and black scurf disease on potato.
The term Psoriasis is derived from the Greek psora, meaning scurf, itch, rash.
including tensile and tear strength, brightness, embossing and scurf resistance that would be equal to or better than current yliper stocks.