root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Brown, slimy, or overly soft roots are a sign of a plant disease such as root rot.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Camellias are also susceptible to a number of diseases, the most serious of which are flower blight, root rot, and camellia dieback and canker.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
Conversely, keeping mums soggy is a sure recipe for root rot, fungus gnats, and other issues that spell doom for an indoor mum.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Pests and Problems Rotate your turnip crops to avoid diseases like club root, anthracnose, and root rot.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Camellias are also susceptible to a number of diseases, the most serious of which are flower blight, root rot, and camellia dieback and canker.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
Conversely, keeping mums soggy is a sure recipe for root rot, fungus gnats, and other issues that spell doom for an indoor mum.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Pests and Problems Rotate your turnip crops to avoid diseases like club root, anthracnose, and root rot.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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