Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fruit-drop
Noun
/fruːt drɒp/
Definition
The process by which fruits fall from a plant or tree before they are fully mature or ripe.
Examples
- After a period of heavy rain, the apple tree experienced significant fruit-drop.
- Fruit-drop can lead to reduced crop yield in orchards if it happens excessively.
Meaning
Fruit-drop occurs in plants as a natural method of seed dispersal or can be a response to environmental conditions such as stress or disease.
Synonyms
- Abscission
- Fallen fruit
