Definition of "verticillium" []

• Any of many fungi, of the genus Verticillium, that cause wilt in plants (noun)

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• "However, it is possible that it is infected with a fungus or disease such as verticillium wilt, which can cause leaf drop much as you described."
• "No evidence was found supporting earlier reports that a verticillium fungus is causing the disease."
• "Aside from planting verticillium wilt-tolerant or partially resistant varieties, Wheeler said, planting appropriate seed densities of four seeds per foot of row, not over watering, and using crop rotation with sorghum or corn when possible will also lessen the blow wielded by this disease."