gummosis

• Enfermedad patológica de las plantas, especialmente de los cítricos y frutales de hueso, caracterizada por la exudación de una sustancia gomosa o resinosa, frecuentemente causada por infecciones fúngicas como Phytophthora citrophthora u otros factores de estrés.

A pathological condition in plants, particularly citrus and stone-fruit trees, characterized by the production of gummy exudates, often caused by fungal infection such as Phytophthora citrophthora.

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1. Pathological gum productionC2formalscientific

   The abnormal production and exudation of gummy substances from the bark or wood of certain trees, particularly citrus and stone-fruit trees, often as a response to injury or disease.

   Gomosis

   • The citrus tree showed signs of gummosis, with sticky sap oozing from cracks in the bark.
   • Gummosis in stone-fruit trees can be caused by fungal infections or physical damage.
   • The farmer treated the gummosis by pruning the affected branches and applying a fungicide.

2. Fungal disease of citrusC2formalscientific

   A specific disease affecting citrus trees, caused by the fungus *Phytophthora citrophthora*, characterized by gum exudation, bark lesions, and eventual decline of the tree.

   Gomosis de los cítricos

   • The orchard was devastated by gummosis caused by Phytophthora citrophthora.
   • Proper drainage and fungicide applications can help manage gummosis in citrus groves.
   • The symptoms of gummosis include yellowing leaves, cankers, and a sticky gum on the trunk.

   Sinónimosfoot rot