Late blight was responsible, in large part, for the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840âs, which resulted in the death and mass emigration of millions of people. Each year, Late blight reduces the yields of potatoes and tomatoes in the field and can cause major losses in potato tubers in storage. Late blight is found in most potato and vegetable growing regions of Canada and North America. Major outbreaks occur occasionally in Alberta (the last one was in 1993).
Disarmament is the act of reducing, limiting, or abolishing weapons. Disarmament generally refers to a country's military or specific type of weaponry. Disarmament is often taken to mean total elimination of weapons of mass destruction, such as nuclear arms.
Familiarity information: DISARMING used as a noun is very rare. â¢ DISARMING (adjective). The adjective DISARMING has 2 senses: 1. capable of allaying suspicion or hostility and inspiring confidence. 2. capable of allaying hostility. Familiarity information: DISARMING used as an adjective is rare.