fruit fall

agriculture botany

"Fruit fall" refers to the event when fruits detach and drop from a tree, often due to various natural or environmental factors.

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Definition

B2Agriculture

(technical)The event of fruit detaching from a tree before it is fully ripe.

Example

Farmers are concerned about fruit fall affecting their apple harvest this year.

C1Botany

(technical, academic)The natural process of fruits dropping from a tree, which can be caused by factors like pests, diseases, or environmental conditions.

Example

Excessive fruit fall in citrus trees may indicate a nutrient imbalance or water stress.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fruit fall":

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