Apple Proliferation

Pronunciation
/AP-puhl pro-li-fer-AY-shun/
Category
Disease
Singular
Apple Proliferation
Plural
Apple Proliferation

Definition

A disease of apple trees caused by a phytoplasma that results in witches' brooms, leaf rosettes, and stunted growth.

Etymology

From the English 'apple' and Latin 'proliferatio', referring to the excessive growth of plant tissue.

Example

Apple proliferation can cause significant economic losses in apple orchards due to reduced fruit size and yield.

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