What is another word for collar blight?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒlə blˈa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Collar blight refers to a disease that affects plants, particularly fruit trees, leading to the death of the bark and wood near the collar region. There are several synonyms for the term collar blight that are used interchangeably, including canker, crown rot, basal rot, and foot rot. All of these terms describe the same disease and are caused by various pathogens, including fungi and bacteria. The symptoms of collar blight can vary depending on the type of plant and the pathogen responsible for the infection. It is important for gardeners and farmers to quickly identify and treat collar blight to prevent the spread of the disease to healthy plants.
