What is another word for tobacco wilt?
Pronunciation: [təbˈakə͡ʊ wˈɪlt] (IPA) 
Tobacco wilt is a term that refers to a plant disease caused by a fungi called Fusarium oxysporum. This fungus infects the roots of the tobacco plant, causing the leaves to wilt and turn yellow. Other synonyms for tobacco wilt include black shank, root rot, and yellowing disease. These terms are used interchangeably to describe the same disease, which can be devastating for tobacco farmers. To prevent tobacco wilt, farmers must practice good crop rotation, use disease-resistant tobacco varieties, and avoid planting tobacco in soil that has been previously infected with the Fusarium fungus.
