bottom rot

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Noun bottom rot has 1 sense

bottom rot - fungous disease of lettuce that first rots lower leaves and spreads upward
--₁ is a kind of plant disease

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Bottom Rot

Definition:

Bottom rot refers to a plant disease caused by various fungal pathogens that primarily affect the lower parts of plants, causing decay and rotting of roots, stems, or fruits.

Examples:

As a noun:

The tomato plant suffered from bottom rot, causing the fruits to rot from the base.
We need to treat the bottom rot in our garden to prevent further damage to the plants.

As a verb:

The excessive moisture in the soil can promote the growth of fungi that bottom rot the plant roots.
It is important to regularly monitor and take action against potential diseases that may bottom rot the crops.

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