root rot
noun
: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi
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Direct contact between mulch and plants traps moisture and leads to root rot.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Too much water can lead to root rot, nutrient deficiency, and other diseases.
—Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
These plants may eventually develop soft, mushy leaves or root rot, which can lead to their demise.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
Plants are also resistant pythium species, disease organisms that cause root rots often plaguing lavenders.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Too much water can lead to root rot, nutrient deficiency, and other diseases.
—Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
These plants may eventually develop soft, mushy leaves or root rot, which can lead to their demise.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
Plants are also resistant pythium species, disease organisms that cause root rots often plaguing lavenders.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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