root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Too much moisture can lead to root rot and fungal problems, and cilantro requires moist soil and moderate to high humidity for success.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Application of a turf fungicide is recommended as leaf spots and root rot are very common with new sod due to the frequent watering and rains.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Overwatering can cause yellowing or black leaves, along with root rot.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
Each box is fitted with a coconut fiber liner that keeps your plants, fertilizer, and soil in place, while creating ideal conditions for water drainage and air circulation to prevent root rot and keep plants healthy.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 July 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Application of a turf fungicide is recommended as leaf spots and root rot are very common with new sod due to the frequent watering and rains.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Overwatering can cause yellowing or black leaves, along with root rot.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
Each box is fitted with a coconut fiber liner that keeps your plants, fertilizer, and soil in place, while creating ideal conditions for water drainage and air circulation to prevent root rot and keep plants healthy.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 July 2025
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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