rootworm
rootworm noun: a worm that tunnels through the roots of young plants.
Noun
rootworm (plural rootworms)
- A worm that tunnels through the roots of young plants.
- Dr. Ostlie, at the University of Minnesota, said he had permission from three companies in 2007 to compare how well their insect-resistant corn varieties fared against the rootworms found in his state.2009 February 20, Andrew Pollack, “Crop Scientists Say Biotechnology Seed Companies Are Thwarting Research”, in New York Times
rootworm meaning in Tamil
rootworm in Tamil
- வேர்ப்புழு
Forms of rootworm
| plural | rootworms |
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Origin of rootworm
From root + worm.
Questions about rootworm
- What does rootworm mean?
- Rootworm means a worm that tunnels through the roots of young plants.
- What is rootworm in Tamil?
- Rootworm in Tamil is வேர்ப்புழு. See Rootworm meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is rootworm?
- Rootworm is a noun.
- What is the plural of rootworm?
- The plural of rootworm is rootworms.
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