root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Conversely, keeping mums soggy is a sure recipe for root rot, fungus gnats, and other issues that spell doom for an indoor mum.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Pests and Problems Rotate your turnip crops to avoid diseases like club root, anthracnose, and root rot.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
Plants require good drainage to prevent root rot, and the foliage is susceptible to powdery mildew.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
On the other hand, overly wet soil can lead to root rot.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Pests and Problems Rotate your turnip crops to avoid diseases like club root, anthracnose, and root rot.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
Plants require good drainage to prevent root rot, and the foliage is susceptible to powdery mildew.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
On the other hand, overly wet soil can lead to root rot.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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