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jassid

jassid

1 9.9
A small insect that sucks plant sap and can damage crops
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒæsɪd/
  • UK
: jassid
  • Jassids are known for their ability to damage crops by feeding on the sap of plants.

Examples

  • There are a number of insects that attack the wheat crop, such as termites, cutworms, wheat weevils, Jassids, aphids, armyworms, and heliothis.

    Academic text (2014)

  • To prevent damage, it's important to monitor for signs of jassids on your crops regularly.

  • Farmers often implement pesticides to control the population of jassids that threaten their harvests.

Surface Forms

jassid singular
jassids plural

Etymology

Jassid comes from an Indian name for tiny, sap-sucking insects. Because these bugs live on leaves and drink the plant 'sap', jassid now means a small leafhopper that can damage crops.