root rot
Americannoun
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a symptom or phase of many diseases of plants, characterized by discoloration and decay of the roots.
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any disease so characterized.
Etymology
Origin of root rot
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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The research team zeroed in on Globisporangium ultimum, a major soil-borne oomycete responsible for damping-off and root rot in many plant species.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2024
Use a container with holes to provide proper drainage and reduce the risk of root rot.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
If orchards now engulfed in floodwaters aren’t drained, root rot will pose a risk to thousands of trees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2023
Excess water can promote the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi, as well as contribute to root rot.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2023
Any inspection for blight in southern Europe is complicated by the presence of the ink root rot disease, which from a distance looks like the blight.
From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 41st Annual Meeting Pleasant Valley, New York, August 28, 29 and 30, 1950 by Northern Nut Growers Association
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