crown rot

noun

Plant Pathology.

1. a disease of plants, characterized by the rotting of the stem at ground level, caused by any of several fungi.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crown rot¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Avoid water collecting in the rosette of leaves or the cluster of prickly stems that can lead to crown rot.

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Mulching with gravel or a coarse grit helps protect foliage and prevent crown rot.

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Make sure the base of the plant is free of excessive organic mulch, which can lead to crown rot.

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Lay the roots so that water will not have a chance to collect in the soft hollow stems, or crown rot may trouble you.

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