noun
- Plural of leafroll; a viral disease of plants (especially potatoes) characterized by rolling or curling of leaves, caused by leafroll viruses.
Usage: agriculture; plant pathology
Examples
- Farmers must monitor their potato crops for signs of leafrolls to prevent yield loss.
- The leafrolls virus is transmitted by aphids to susceptible plant varieties.
- Certified seed potatoes are tested to ensure they are free from leafrolls.
- Leafrolls can cause significant economic damage in commercial potato production.