root rot

See also: rootrot

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Etymology

Compound of root +‎ rot.

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Noun

root rot (countable and uncountable, plural root rots)

  1. (phytopathology) Any of several plant fungal diseases caused by having overwet roots.
    Hyponym: root disease

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