What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant disease — therefore end of plant! (5)" mean?

The definition is "Plant disease". The wordplay uses charade, parts. ERGO (synonym of "- therefore") + T (last letter of "plant!") [last letter: "end"]; definition: "Plant disease" The answer is ERGOT.

Plant disease — therefore end of plant! (5)

Times Cryptic #28624 | 11 Across | 2023-06-08 flower

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