root rot

Noun

Meaning

disease characterized by root decay; caused by various fungi

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

powdery mildew phytopathology foot rot downy mildew plant disease fungal infection leaf spot collar blight take-all disease canker disease collar rot crown rot pathogen attack stem canker plant infection
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Hypernyms

plant disease

Examples

Additional advantages of passive hydroponics are the reduction of root rot and the additional ambient humidity provided through evaporations. Source: Internet

Large-scale commercial growing often selects for different characteristics than hobbyist growers might want, such as resistance to root rot when overwatered, ability to be forced into budding early, ease of rooting or other propagation, and saleability. Source: Internet

Organic mulches can trap moisture around the plants' bases, encouraging root rot. Source: Internet

Pistachio trees do poorly in conditions of high humidity, and are susceptible to root rot in winter if they get too much water and the soil is not sufficiently free-draining. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

root position root pressure root rat root stocks root structure root system