What is another word for walnut blight?
Pronunciation: [wˈɒlnʌt blˈa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Walnut blight is a fungal disease that affects the foliage, nut clusters, and shoots of walnut trees. It causes the leaves to wilt and the nuts to develop black lesions, which reduces the quality and quantity of the harvest. Another term for walnut blight is bacterial blight, as the disease is caused by a bacterium called Xanthomonas campestris. Other synonyms for walnut blight include bacterial leaf spot, bacterial canker, and walnut scab. All these terms refer to different variations of the disease and are used interchangeably depending on the region and severity of the outbreak. Preventive measures such as proper irrigation and pruning are key in controlling walnut blight.
