Pine Wilt
- Pronunciation
- /PIN WILT/
- Category
- Disease
- Singular
- Pine Wilt
- Plural
- Pine Wilts
Definition
A disease of pine trees caused by a nematode, *Bursaphelenchus xylophilus*, that spreads through the vascular system of the tree, leading to wilting and death.
Etymology
From 'pine' for the affected tree species and 'wilt' for the symptom of wilting.
Example
Pine wilt can cause rapid mortality in pine forests.
Related Terms
- Nematode
- Pine
- Forest
- Disease
Usage Notes
Pine wilt is a serious threat to pine plantations worldwide.