In botany and agriculture, stunting describes a plant disease that results in dwarfing and loss of vigor. It may be caused by infectious or noninfectious means.[1][2][3] Stunted growth can affect foliage and crop yields, as well as eating quality in edible plants.[4]

Infectious

A stunt caused by infectious means usually is too late to cure.[citation needed]

Noninfectious

A stunt caused by noninfectious means could sometimes be remedied.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Tobacco - Stunted plant growth". ephytia.inra.fr. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
  2. ^ "stunt | plant disease | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
  3. ^ "Stunting (Plant) - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics". www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
  4. ^ "Stunted Growth of Vegetable Seedlings | University of Maryland Extension". extension.umd.edu. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
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