APPLE POX Meaning and
Definition
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Apple pox is a plant disease caused by the apple pox virus (APV). The term "apple pox" is commonly used within the field of horticulture to refer to the symptoms and effects of this viral infection on apple trees, primarily affecting their fruit. This disease is characterized by the development of raised, corky, and rough lesions or pockmarks on the surface of infected apples. These lesions can vary in size, shape, and appearance, but they often resemble small warts or bumps that can be either sunken or slightly raised. The affected area of the fruit might exhibit discoloration, turning brown or russeted.
Apple pox is transmitted through the grafting of infected plant material, as well as through feeding activities of certain types of aphids. Once a tree becomes infected, the virus spreads systemically, leading to the formation of pox symptoms on the growing apples. The severity of the disease can vary, with some infected trees showing only mild symptoms, while others may experience more significant fruit quality reduction.
The economic impact of apple pox can be significant as affected fruits may become unmarketable due to their unsightly appearance. Therefore, growers often employ various control measures, including the use of virus-free planting material, regular inspection and removal of infected trees, employing proper aphid control strategies, and practicing good orchard hygiene.
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Etymology of APPLE POX
The term "apple pox" is not a commonly used or recognized word in English. It appears to be a combination of two separate words: "apple" and "pox".
The word "apple" comes from the Old English word "æppel" which can be traced back to the Germanic language. "Apple" refers to the fruit of the apple tree and has been used in English since the 9th century.
"Pox" refers to a specific infectious disease known as smallpox. The word "pox" comes from the Middle English word "pokkes" which is derived from the Old French word "poches", meaning "pustules" or "blisters". The term was commonly used to describe the highly contagious disease that caused a distinctive rash and often led to death before the introduction of vaccination.
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