Pear decline

Pronunciation
/pear de-KLINE/
Category
Disease
Plural
Pear declines

Definition

A disease of pear trees caused by a phytoplasma, characterized by a gradual or sudden decline in tree vigor, often resulting in reduced yield and eventual death.

Etymology

From the symptoms of gradual weakening and eventual decline of the affected pear trees.

Example

Pear decline is a serious threat to pear orchards worldwide.

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