gummosis
/ɡʌˈmoʊsɪs/
noun
- A condition in plants, especially fruit trees, where a sticky, gummy substance oozes from the bark or fruit, often due to disease or injury.
- The gardener pruned the infected branch to stop the gummosis from spreading.
- The peach tree developed gummosis after a harsh winter, with sap dripping from the trunk.
- Gummosis can weaken a tree and make it more vulnerable to pests.