huanglongbing

See also: huánglóngbìng

English

Etymology

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

Noun

huanglongbing (uncountable) (Abbreviated as: HLB)

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

Translations

bacterial infection of citrus trees

Chinese:
Mandarin: 黃龍病, 黄龙病 (huánglóngbìng)

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