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winterkilling (p. pr. & vb. n.)
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winterkilling Sentence Examples
- Winterkilling claimed several of the roses in the garden, leaving only their bare stems poking out of the snow.
- The harsh winter conditions caused significant winterkilling of the strawberry plants, resulting in a reduced harvest.
- Winterkilling occurs when plant tissue freezes and thaws repeatedly, damaging cell walls and leading to plant death.
- To prevent winterkilling, gardeners can mulch plants heavily, wrap them in burlap, or move them to a sheltered location.
- Crops that are susceptible to winterkilling include wheat, barley, and oats, which require a specific range of temperatures to thrive.
- Severe winterkilling can devastate entire fields of crops, leading to economic losses for farmers.
- Some plants are naturally more resistant to winterkilling than others, thanks to adaptations such as thicker cell walls or antifreeze-like substances.
- Winterkilling can also occur indoors if plants are exposed to freezing temperatures, such as near a drafty window or on a poorly insulated porch.
- Prevention is the best cure for winterkilling, as once a plant is damaged, it is difficult to recover.
- Researchers are working to develop cold-hardy varieties of plants that are less susceptible to winterkilling.
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Winterkilling claimed several of the roses in the garden, leaving only their bare stems poking out of the snow.
The harsh winter conditions caused significant winterkilling of the strawberry plants, resulting in a reduced harvest.
Winterkilling occurs when plant tissue freezes and thaws repeatedly, damaging cell walls and leading to plant death.
To prevent winterkilling, gardeners can mulch plants heavily, wrap them in burlap, or move them to a sheltered location.
