honeydew

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If that weren’t enough, the honeydew leads to the growth of sooty mold, a black fungal infection that spreads across the tree’s trunk, branches and leaves, where it can impair photosynthesis.

From Washington Post

California is the nation’s biggest agricultural exporter and the leading producer of not just almonds, pistachios, strawberries, apricots and garlic, but also pomegranates, persimmons, kale, nectarines, plums, celery, kiwi fruit, eggplant and honeydew.

From New York Times

He’s particularly interested in cucumber melons, which are genetically closer to a cantaloupe or honeydew than a cucumber.

From New York Times

Grapes polluted by honeydew typically can’t be used for making wine.

From Washington Post

Mealybugs also produce a sticky, sweet substance known as honeydew as a byproduct of feeding.

From Seattle Times