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The blight, specifically the Great Famine in Ireland during the 1840s, was caused by a potato disease known as late blight, which is caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans. This disease devastated potato crops, which were a staple food for a significant portion of the Irish population. The blight likely originated in the Americas, where the pathogen was first identified, and it spread to Europe, leading to widespread crop failures. The resulting famine was exacerbated by social and political factors, including British government policies and land ownership issues.
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Common name of Phytophthora infestans?
Potato Blight, Potato Late Blight Agent, Potato Late Blight Fungus
What is the difference between a famine and a blight?
Blight refers to the disease that affects a crop and the resulting starvation and problems is a famine.
Why did many Irish come to the US in the mid-1800s?
At that time, the was a potato blight in the west of Ireland, which is referred to as the Great Famine. Prior to this, Irish population was at its highest. People left on ships to work on plantations, or escape the blight. Most left because of evictions. They mainly went to: US, Australia and England. Even when the blight was gone, people continued to leave, looking for jobs, or even family. Irish population has still not recovered from the Famine.
What was the cause for Irish immigration in the 1940?
potato blight
What is the Name of the Irish Potato Famine fungus?
The blight during the famine wasn't caused by a fungus, it was caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans.
What disease in Ireland they come to Scotland in 1848?
Potato Blight
Which state do chestnuts come from?
Chestnuts don't come from any of the states in the United States. There was a blight that attacked the chestnuts in the US in 1904. This blight wiped them out and left the remaining trees damaged and deformed.
What is the antonym for oasis?
blight blight blight
Could Potato blight come back to Ireland?
Yes, Potato blight is endemic in Ireland and Europe, but today a variety of types of potato are grown some of which are blight resistant and we also have chemical sprays that can kill the fungus. The trouble with the blight in the past was that there were no sprays and only one variety of potato was grown and when a blight evolved to attack this variety, it meant that ALL the Irish crop was hit and this lead to famine.
Give you a cause and effect sentence for blight?
Blight means a plant disease. The plants became effected with blight. We treated the crops for blight.
Who would win in a fight blight or inque?
blight.
How do you use to word blight in the sentences?
The blight on the crops devastated the village.His house is a blight against the landscape.
What is the real name for blight?
The term "blight" generally refers to a plant disease that causes rapid and extensive decay, particularly in crops. In a broader context, it can also describe urban decay or deterioration in cities. The specific name for blight can vary depending on the organism causing the disease, such as "potato blight" (Phytophthora infestans) or "fire blight" (Erwinia amylovora). In urban contexts, blight may refer to "urban blight" or "neighborhood blight."
When did Blight - band - end?
Blight - band - ended in 1982.
When was Blight - band - created?
Blight - band - was created in 1982.
When was John Blight born?
John Blight was born in 1913.
When did John Blight die?
John Blight died in 1995.
