der Pilzbefall
Translation
fungal infestation, fungal attack, blight, mildew
Examples
Der Pilzbefall hat die Ernte zerstört.
The fungal infestation destroyed the harvest.
Grammar Patterns
the fungal infestation on sth. Der Pilzbefall an den Rosen ist schlimm.
Similar Words
Schimmel (mold), Fäulnis (rot), Mehltau (mildew)
Etymology
From 'Pilz' (fungus) + 'Befall' (infestation), which comes from the verb 'befallen' (to infest, to afflict).
Memory Tips
Think of a fungus ('Pilz') that has 'befallen' (attacked) a plant.