What is "gummosis"

n. The formation of patches of a gummy substance on the surface of certain plants, particularly fruit trees, caused by sap oozing from wounds or cankers.

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

2. disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora [syn: brown rot gummosis]

Gummosis is the formation of patches of a gummy substance on the surface of certain plants, particularly fruit trees. This occurs when sap oozes from wounds or cankers as a reaction to outside stimuli such as adverse weather conditions, infections, insect problems, or mechanical damage. It is understood as a plant physiological disease.