- root rot
- noun Date: 1883 any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Root rot — is a condition found in both indoor and outdoor plants, although more common in indoor plants with poor drainage. As the name states, the roots of the plant rot. Usually, this is a result of overwatering. In houseplants, it is a very common… … Wikipedia
root rot — noun disease characterized by root decay; caused by various fungi • Hypernyms: ↑plant disease * * * noun : a plant disease characterized by a decay of the roots (as those caused by fungi of the genera Armillaria, Oozonium, Thielavia, Rhizoctonia … Useful english dictionary
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root rot — Plant Pathol. 1. a symptom or phase of many diseases of plants, characterized by discoloration and decay of the roots. 2. any disease so characterized. [1880 85] * * * … Universalium
root rot — noun any of several plant fungal diseases caused by having over wet roots … Wiktionary
Common root rot (barley) — Common root rot is a fungal disease of barley caused by Cochliobolus sativus, Fusarium culmorum and F. graminearum.[1][2] Contents 1 Symptoms 2 Disease c … Wikipedia
Texas root rot — Phymatotrichopsis omnivora Scientific classification Kingdom: Fungi Phylum: Ascomycota Class: Pezizomycetes … Wikipedia
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Laminated root rot — is one of the most damaging root disease amongst conifers in northwestern America. It is caused by Phellinus weirii , a fungus, and affects mostly fir trees and cedars.cite web| title=Laminated root rot |author=Natural Ressources Canada |url=http … Wikipedia
shoestring root rot — noun : a root rot disease of trees caused by the shoestring fungus * * * Plant Pathol. See oak root rot. [1975 80] … Useful english dictionary
