A type, species, or strain of bacterium.
Lowlife, slob (could be treated as plural or singular).
The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.
A rapid and complete chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as leaves, branches, twigs, or floral organs.
Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life.
To spoil, ruin, or destroy (something).
To affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of.
To suffer blight.