soft rot

noun

, Plant Pathology.

1. a disease of fruits and vegetables, characterized by a soft, watery decay of affected parts, caused by any of several bacteria or fungi.

soft rot

noun

1. any of various bacterial or fungal plant diseases characterized by watery disintegration of fruits, roots, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of soft rot¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Note:—There are three well defined diseases affecting gladiolus bulbs during growth and in storage, soft rot, hard rot, and scab.

From Project Gutenberg

If they are kept in too warm and wet a place, the heads will decay fast, in a black, soft rot.

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