bitter rot

American  

noun

Plant Pathology.

1. a disease of apples, grapes, and other fruit, characterized by cankers on the branches or twigs and bitter, rotted fruit, caused by any of several fungi.

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Etymology

Origin of bitter rot

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

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bitter rot

Excessive rain brings other problems, including an apple disease named bitter rot, to which Honeycrisp apples are particularly susceptible.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 7, 2021

The fruit is subject to bitter rot, and does not keep well, but may be used for cooking as soon as any other apple, making good sauce in July, when not half grown.

From American Pomology Apples by Warder, J. A.

In Illinois, to illustrate, we have what is called the bitter rot fungus in the southern part of the state.

From Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916 Embracing the Transactions of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society,Volume 44, from December 1, 1915, to December 1, 1916, Including the Twelve Numbers of "The Minnesota Horticulturist" for 1916 by Latham, A. W.

The pecan anthracnose looks like the bitter rot, has the same pink spore masses and you will be able to recognize it.

From Northern Nut Growers Association, Report of the Proceedings at the Fourth Annual Meeting Washington D.C. November 18 and 19, 1913 by Northern Nut Growers Association

Winesaps fall off badly, and are affected with bitter rot.

From The Apple by Various