What is another word for chestnut canker?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɛstnʌt kˈaŋkə] (IPA) 
Chestnut canker is a devastating fungal disease that affects chestnut trees. It is caused by the fungus Cryphonectria parasitica, and primarily attacks the bark and cambium layer of the tree. This leads to cankers on the trunk and branches, which can eventually kill the tree. There are several other terms that can be used to describe chestnut canker, including chestnut blight, chestnut bark disease, and European canker stain. While there is no known cure for chestnut canker, there are some management strategies that can be used to slow the spread of the disease, such as pruning infected branches and planting resistant varieties.
