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gummosis

DEFINITIONS OF: gummosis

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n disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora

Synonyms:
brown rot gummosis
Type of:
brown rot
any of certain fungous diseases of plants characterized by browning and decay of tissues

n pathological production of gummy exudates in citrus and various stone-fruit trees

Type of:
plant disease
a disease that affects plants
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