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1. gummosis
noun. disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora.
Synonyms
Etymology
- -osis (English)
- gum (English)
- gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. gummosis
noun. pathological production of gummy exudates in citrus and various stone-fruit trees.
Etymology
- -osis (English)
- gum (English)
- gome (Middle English (1100-1500))
Sentences with gummosis
1. Noun, singular or mass
The best treatment for gummosis is to improve the health of the tree to make it better able to fight off the infection.
2. Verb, base form
Weeping cherries are most susceptible to gummosis infection when the weather is moist and the temperature is between 70 and 85 degrees F. Do not prune or wound the tree during this time.
