defoliation

Example:The farmers used a defoliant to ensure that there was no part of the plant left hidden from the sun.

Definition:a chemical substance that kills or removes foliage, often used in agriculture to expose crops to sunlight or to control weeds

Example:The horticulturist defoliated the maple tree in an effort to encourage new growth.

Definition:to remove the leaves from (a plant) by natural or artificial means; to strip (a tree or shrub) of its leaves

Example:The area was undergoing defoliating due to a widespread infestation of insects.

Definition:the process of removing leaves from plants by natural means or applied chemicals

Example:The field of oak trees was defoliated by the intense summer heat.

Definition:having had leaves removed or stripped off by natural or artificial means