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phylloxera

/fil-uhk-seer-uh, fi-lok-ser-uh/US // ˌfɪl əkˈsɪər ə, fɪˈlɒk sər ə //UK // (ˌfɪlɒkˈsɪərə, fɪˈlɒksərə) //

根瘤蚜虫,病虫害,根瘤蚜虫病,根瘤蚜

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural phyl·lox·e·rae [fil-uhk-seer-ee, fi-lok-suh-ree], /ˌfɪl əkˈsɪər i, fɪˈlɒk səˌri/, phyl·lox·e·ras.

    • : any of several plant lice of the genus Phylloxera, especially P. vitifoliae, which attacks the leaves and roots of grapevines.

Examples

  • Phylloxera struck in the late 19th century, and in the 20th century, Soviet winemaking mandates encouraged quantity above quality.

  • The original vines on the estate perished in the late 19th century from oidium and phylloxera, and Klein Constantia shut down.

  • It is said to be the most effectual preventive of black rot, and to destroy the Phylloxera, the two worst enemies of the grape.

  • The Phylloxera pest, which has wrought such havoc among vineyards throughout Europe, has invaded California also.

  • The roots are strong, thick and very resistant to phylloxera.

  • Like those of Riparia, the roots are slender, hard, and resistant to the phylloxera.

  • Riparia is very resistant to phylloxera, the roots are small in size, hard and numerous and branch freely.