A disease of citrus trees and shrubs caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas axonopodis, marked by lesions on, and premature shedding of, leaves and fruit.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Bulletin Texas Department Agriculture.
Definition of citrus canker in US English:
citrus canker
noun
A disease of citrus trees and shrubs caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas axonopodis, marked by lesions on, and premature shedding of, leaves and fruit.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Bulletin Texas Department Agriculture.