soft rot

noun

Definition of soft rot

: a mushy, watery, or slimy decay of plants or their parts caused by bacteria or fungi

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Hot, humid weather causes a bacterial disease called vegetable soft rot. Prevent it by rotating crops and keeping soil loose. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "Everything You Need To Know To Grow Beautiful Carrots," 30 Aug. 2017

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The first known use of soft rot was in 1886

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