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Alternaria has leaf spots, while black rot is detected by the yellow triangles on the leaves.
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Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
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
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Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
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
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“Black rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20rot. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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