Winter or summer injury to the trunk of a woody plant caused by hot sun and fluctuating temperatures. Typically, sunscalded bark splits and separates from the trunk. Related Images:
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Plumeria Dormancy
Plumeria dormancy is a period of arrested growth. It is a survival strategy exhibited by many plant species, which enables them to survive in climates where part of the year is unsuitable for growth. Plumerias are tropical and a phase of innate dormancy coinciding with an unfavorable season, such as winter or dry seasons. Related Images:
Wilting point
Point at which the water content within plant cells is low enough that cellular turgor is lost and the plant wilts. Related Images:
Water-soaking
Lesions that appear wet and dark and usually are sunken and or translucent. Often a symptom of bacterial disease. Related Images:
Watering-in
The initial watering after plants have been potted or repotted into new containers. Related Images:
Virus
An infectious agent composed of DNA or RNA, too small to see with a compound micro-scope; multiplies only in living cells. Related Images:
Thin
To remove an entire shoot or limb where it originates also known as shapping. To selectively remove plants to allow remaining plants to develop. Related Images:
Symbiotic
Mutually beneficial. Related Images:
Susceptibility
The condition of a plant in which it is prone to the damaging effects of a pathogen or other factor. Related Images:
Sanitation
The removal and disposal of infected plant parts; decontamination of tools, equipment, hands, etc. Related Images: