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gummosis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun gummosis has 2 senses
  1. gummosis - pathological production of gummy exudates in citrus and various stone-fruit trees
    --1 is a kind of
    plant disease
  2. brown rot gummosis, gummosis - disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora
    --2 is a kind of brown rot

Definitions from the Web

Gummosis

Description:

Gummosis refers to a plant disease characterized by the excessive production of gum or resin in the affected plants. It commonly affects fruit trees and woody ornamental plants, leading to the formation of gum-filled lesions on the trunk, branches, or twigs.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The apple tree in our backyard developed gummosis, causing sticky gum to drip from its branches.
  2. Gummosis can weaken the overall health of a tree, making it more susceptible to other diseases.
  3. The horticulturist recommended pruning the affected branches to control the spread of gummosis.

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