: a condition in woody plants in which peripheral parts are killed (as by parasites)
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Key harvest signals include firm skin, flowering for early harvests, and foliage dieback for full maturity.
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Inadequate moisture can lead to desiccation of the leaves, possible dieback, and, in extreme situations, death, Bunting warns.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
This damages the trunk and leaves an ugly, elongated canker that invites insects and stresses the tree, leading to stunted growth, sparse foliage, and stem dieback.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Rising temperatures are wiping out the planet's warm-water coral reefs, and the dieback may be irreversible, according to the latest Global Tipping Points Report released by researchers worldwide.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Inadequate moisture can lead to desiccation of the leaves, possible dieback, and, in extreme situations, death, Bunting warns.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
This damages the trunk and leaves an ugly, elongated canker that invites insects and stresses the tree, leading to stunted growth, sparse foliage, and stem dieback.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Rising temperatures are wiping out the planet's warm-water coral reefs, and the dieback may be irreversible, according to the latest Global Tipping Points Report released by researchers worldwide.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Dieback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dieback. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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