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.
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First Known Use of soft rot
1886
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