moko
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A disease caused by bacteria that makes banana and plantain plants wilt, turn yellow, and die
- noun
- Specialized
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moko
- Once moko appears in a field, it can quickly destroy entire banana harvests.
Examples
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The spread of moko devastated banana plantations across the region.
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Farmers are learning new techniques to prevent moko from infecting their crops.
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The banana plants were affected by moko.
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Farmers are worried about the spread of moko in their fields.
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The spread of moko devastated banana plantations across the region.
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Farmers are learning new techniques to prevent moko from infecting their crops.
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Once moko appears in a field, it can quickly destroy entire banana harvests.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word moko for the banana disease comes from local Caribbean names for this fast, plant-killing sickness. So, moko refers to a disease that quickly makes banana and plantain plants wilt and die.
