gum·mo·sis (g -m  s s)n. The pathological formation of patches of gum on certain plants, such as sugar cane and some fruit trees, resulting from attack by insects, microorganisms, or adverse weather conditions. [Latin gummi, gum; see gum1 + -osis.] |
gummosis [gʌˈməʊsɪs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plant Pathology) the abnormal production of excessive gum in certain trees, esp fruit trees, as a result of wounding, infection, adverse weather conditions, severe pruning, etc.
[from New Latin; see gumma]
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| Noun | 1. | gummosis - pathological production of gummy exudates in citrus and various stone-fruit trees plant disease - a disease that affects plants |
| 2. | gummosis - disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora brown rot - any of certain fungous diseases of plants characterized by browning and decay of tissues |
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