root rot

noun

: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi

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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024 State of play: University of Florida professor and fourth-generation strawberry breeder Vance Whitaker began the breeding effort in 2020 to combat a vicious strain of a once-benign fungus that causes root rot. —

Kathryn Varn, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024 If water does not drain correctly, the roots of the Christmas cactus can become waterlogged, eventually causing root rot. —

Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024 Avoid root rot by testing the soil before you water, providing adequate drainage, and reducing watering frequency. —

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