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<plantfyi-glossary slug="gall"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
An abnormal growth of plant tissue induced by insects, mites, nematodes, fungi, or bacteria. Crown gall (Agrobacterium tumefaciens) causes tumor-like growths on roots and stems; oak galls are induced by wasps and were historically used to make ink.
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