club root

noun

1. a disease of cabbages and related plants, caused by the fungus Plasmodiophora brassicae, in which the roots become thickened and distorted

Example Sentences

Basic slag is a better material for ground deficient in lime, or where 'club-root' is prevalent.

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Cabbages cannot be grown again on this particular piece of land for from four to six years on account of club root.

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The roots of young plants are sometimes attacked by a maggot, though there is no club root present.

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The root systems of wilted plants did not show the presence of club root or black rot infection.

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Club root is a disease of the cabbage, turnip, cauliflower, etc.

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