pink rot

noun

1

: a destructive disease of potato tubers caused by a fungus (Phytophthora erythroseptica) characterized by a wet rot and pinkish color of the cut tuber surfaces when exposed to the air

2

: a rot of apples caused by a saprophytic fungus (Tricothecium roseum)

3

: a watery soft rot of celery caused by a fungus (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum)

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