root rot

noun

root rot

noun

Etymology From root + rot.

1

Biology, Botany, Medicine, Natural sciences, Pathology, Phytopathology, Sciences Any of several plant fungal diseases caused by having overwet roots.

Derived terms: Armillaria root rot, black root rot, cotton root rot, Fusarium root rot, laminated root rot, mushroom root rot, raspberry root rot, shoestring root rot, Texas root rot, Thielaviopsis root rot, Tomentosus root rot, violet root rot

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