Definition of soft rot
: a mushy, watery, or slimy decay of plants or their parts caused by bacteria or fungi
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Sometimes these split-open roots are attacked by soft rot bacteria.
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oregonlive, "Ask an expert: Tips for controlling woolly beech aphids," 9 Aug. 2020
Hot, humid weather causes a bacterial disease called vegetable soft rot. Prevent it by rotating crops and keeping soil loose.
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The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "Everything You Need To Know To Grow Beautiful Carrots," 30 Aug. 2017
Hot, humid weather causes a bacterial disease called vegetable soft rot. Prevent it by rotating crops and keeping soil loose.
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The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "Everything You Need To Know To Grow Beautiful Carrots," 30 Aug. 2017
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“Soft rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20rot. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of soft rot was in 1886
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