root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Shasta daisies in general are susceptible to aphids and may experience problems with leaf spots and phytophthora root rot.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Eventually, fungal issues encouraged by overly wet soil can cause root rot.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
This may predispose plants to problems like root rot and damping off disease.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
The most common reason plants die during the winter months is poorly draining soil which leads to root rot.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Eventually, fungal issues encouraged by overly wet soil can cause root rot.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
This may predispose plants to problems like root rot and damping off disease.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
The most common reason plants die during the winter months is poorly draining soil which leads to root rot.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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