gummosis

/ ɡʌˈməʊsɪs /

noun

1. the abnormal production of excessive gum in certain trees, esp fruit trees, as a result of wounding, infection, adverse weather conditions, severe pruning, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of gummosis¹

C19: from New Latin; see gumma

Example Sentences

Tumescence—Rankness—Bursting of fruits, etc.—Root rot—Rot of fruits—Bulb diseases—Flux—Honey-dew—Slime flux—Resinosis—Gummosis—Manna.

From Project Gutenberg

With the expansion of the Agricultural Department and a small qualified staff it has become possible to bring these diseases somewhat under control, and the orange and lemon production has much increased, though gummosis and scale disease still play much havoc.

From Project Gutenberg

In a land where water is so precious the deep-rooted opinion is held that the more water a plant receives the better it will thrive, and too frequent irrigation accounts to a large extent for the widespread damage caused by gummosis.

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