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 water, however, can be equally damaging by leading to root rot and fungal issues.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Strawberry Planters Strawberries require unique growing conditions due to their shallow roots, trailing growth, and susceptibility to pests and root rot.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Do not water already-green roots to prevent root rot.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
In general, going one size up is safest: more can result in overly wet soil that could cause root rot.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Strawberry Planters Strawberries require unique growing conditions due to their shallow roots, trailing growth, and susceptibility to pests and root rot.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Do not water already-green roots to prevent root rot.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
In general, going one size up is safest: more can result in overly wet soil that could cause root rot.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for root rot
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“Root rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20rot. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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