1. Plural of gummosis; a disease of plants characterized by the exudation of gum or resin from stems and branches, often caused by fungal or bacterial infection or environmental stress.
Usage: botanical/horticultural term; typically used in agriculture and plant pathology

Examples

• The citrus trees in the orchard were affected by several gummoses that weakened their branches.
• Gummoses on stone fruit trees can be managed through proper pruning and disease control.
• The farmer identified multiple gummoses on the cherry trees during the spring inspection.
• Fungal infections often trigger gummoses in susceptible plant species.
• Excessive moisture and poor drainage can increase the incidence of gummoses in the garden.