What is another word for head blight?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛd blˈa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Head blight, also known as fusarium head blight, is a fungal disease that affects cereal crops like wheat, barley, and oats. The symptoms include wilting, discoloration, and rotting of the plant's head, which reduces yield and quality. To enable better communication about the disease, it's essential to have synonyms for head blight. Some of the synonyms for head blight include scab, stem rot, and spike blight. Other related terms are ear blight, crown rot, and ear mold. Using these synonyms is important when searching for information or discussing the disease with other farmers or researchers.
