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Definition of crown gall

: a disease that affects many species of plants and is caused by a bacterium (Agrobacterium tumefaciens) which forms tumorous enlargements usually just below the ground on the stem

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Recent Examples on the Web Common pests & diseases Black spot and powdery mildew are common fungal diseases, while crown gall disease may occur less commonly. — Earl Nickel, SFChronicle.com, 7 Aug. 2020

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1894, in the meaning defined above

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“Crown gall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crown%20gall. Accessed 17 Oct. 2021.

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