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root rot
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˈruːt ˌrɒt/ us /ˈruːt ˌrɑːt/
decay or disease in the roots of a plant or tree, often caused by the soil being too wet or by an organism similar to a fungus(= an organism that gets its food from decaying material or other living things):
Do not allow the pot to sit in water - this is likely to cause root rot.
Severe root rots were also observed in low-altitude environments characterized by dry and warm conditions.
Yarrow may suffer from mildew or root rot if it is not planted in well-drained soil.
The leaves wither due to root rot; prevention requires controlling the ants, which carry the bugs from diseased to healthy plants.
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