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apple canker

/ˈæp.əl ˈkæŋ.kər/

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/ˈæp.əl ˈkæŋ.kər/C1formalscientific
  • ruСерьёзное грибковое или бактериальное заболевание яблонь, вызывающее вдавленные, отмершие участки на коре, ветвях, а иногда и на плодах, что может ослабить или погубить дерево.

A serious fungal or bacterial disease affecting apple trees, causing sunken, dead areas on the bark, branches, and sometimes fruit, which can weaken or kill the tree.

  1. Plant diseaseC1formal

    A serious fungal or bacterial disease affecting apple trees, causing sunken, dead areas on branches, bark, and fruit.

    ruЯблочный рак

    • The orchard was devastated by apple canker last season.
    • Farmers prune infected branches to control the spread of apple canker.
    • Apple canker can significantly reduce fruit yield if left untreated.