1. The death or withering of shoots, branches, or stems of a plant, usually starting from the tip and progressing downward.
Usage: Plural form; commonly used in horticulture and botany; Can refer to the disease condition or the affected plant parts themselves

Examples

• The gardener noticed diebacks on the rose bushes after the harsh winter.
• Fungal infections often cause diebacks in young fruit trees.
• Proper pruning can help prevent diebacks in ornamental shrubs.
• The nursery discarded plants showing signs of diebacks.
• Diebacks are a common problem in regions with extreme temperature fluctuations.