What is another word for russet scab?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌsɛt skˈab] (IPA) 
Russet scab is a plant disease that affects potatoes and other crops, causing unsightly blemishes on the skin. However, there are several synonyms to this term. One of the common synonyms for russet scab is common scab. It is a type of bacterial disease mostly found in potatoes. Another synonym for russet scab is skin spot. This term is used to refer to the dark or brown patches that develop on the skin of infected crops. Another alternative term for russet scab is corky scab. This name is used because the bumps and ridges on the crop skin look like cork. Other synonyms include dry rot, powdery scab and raised scab.
