huanglongbing

English

Etymology

From Mandarin 黃龍病黄龙病 (huánglóngbìng), literally, "yellow dragon disease".

Noun

huanglongbing (uncountable) (Abbreviated as: HLB)

  1. A bacterial infection of citrus trees.

Synonyms

  • citrus dieback
  • citrus vein phloem degeneration
  • CVPD
  • citrus greening
  • citrus greening disease
  • immediate withering disease
  • leaf mottle yellows
  • likubin
  • yellow shoot disease
  • yellow dragon disease

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