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  1. damping offnoun

    a plant disease caused by a fungus; diseased condition of seedlings in excessive moisture

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  1. Damping off

    Damping off (or damping-off) is a horticultural disease or condition, caused by several different pathogens that kill or weaken seeds or seedlings before or after they germinate. It is most prevalent in wet and cool conditions.

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  1. damping off

    Damping off is a term in horticulture for a number of pathological conditions that cause seeds or seedlings to die after germination, typically caused by a range of different fungi present in the soil or growing medium. It commonly manifests as a rot of germinating seeds or seedlings before or after they emerge from the soil, leading to wilting and death of the plant. It is a major problem in greenhouses and nurseries due to the warm, humid conditions that encourage the growth of fungi.

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  1. Damping off

    Damping off is a horticultural disease or condition, caused by a number of different pathogens that kill or weaken seeds or seedlings before or after they germinate. It is most prevalent in wet and cool conditions.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of damping off in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of damping off in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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