black rot

noun

: a bacterial or fungal rot of plants marked by dark brown discoloration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web It is caused by excess soil moisture, characterized by a black rot that spreads from the roots and eventually kills the tree. —

oregonlive, 18 Dec. 2022 The second week was cold and rainy and brought black rot (botrytis). —

Tom Hyland, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Problems with orchids result from an imbalance of these factors and may lead to various diseases, including black rot, which is rotting roots. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2022 The Folle Blanche grapes provide aromatics, the Baco is resistant to black rot and mildew, and Colombard—love it or hate it. —

Tom Mullen, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2022 Fungal diseases include black rot, which results in circular, dark depressions on tubers. —

The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 21 May 2020 Fungal diseases include black rot, which results in circular, dark depressions on tubers. —

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