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Disease in plants
Root rot is a condition in which anoxic conditions in the soil or potting media around the roots of a plant cause them to rot. This occurs due to excessive
Root_rot
Topics referred to by the same term
Common root rot may refer to: Common root rot (barley) Common root rot (wheat) Root rot This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title
Common_root_rot
Pathogenic fungus
Texas root rot (also known as Phymatotrichopsis root rot, Phymatotrichum root rot, cotton root rot, or, in the older literature, Ozonium root rot) is a
Texas_root_rot
Fungal tree disease
Armillaria root rot is a fungal root rot caused by several different members of the genus Armillaria. The symptoms are variable depending on the host
Armillaria_root_rot
Genus of single-celled organisms
Antheridia Contain an elongated and club-shaped antheridium. Pythium-induced root rot is a common crop disease. When the organism kills newly emerged or emerging
Pythium
Species of fungus
original on 30 August 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2010. "Armillaria Root Rot, Shoestring Root Rot, Honey Mushroom". Forest Health Notes. Washington State University
Armillaria_ostoyae
Pathogen fungus
"southern blight". It can also be called mustard seed fungus. Causes a root rot of Cassava. The soil-borne fungal pathogen Agroathelia rolfsii is a basidiomycete
Agroathelia_rolfsii
Plant disease
Cranberry Root Rot (CRR) is a disease in cranberries that can cause a decline in yield. It is categorized by a decline in vine density, and more severe
Cranberry_root_rot
were infected with brown rot when crops were left untreated compared to only 4% when the crop was treated. Crown and root rot of almonds is caused by at
Fungicide use in the United States
Fungicide_use_in_the_United_States
Fungal disease of plants
Brown root rot disease is a destructive plant disease caused by fungi, primarily Phellinus noxius. It affects a wide range of plants, including trees,
Brown_root_rot
Genus of fungi
Helicobasidium purpureum), is the causal agent of violet root rot of carrots and other root vegetables. Subsequent authors added over 100 additional names
Rhizoctonia
Fungal plant disease
Laminated root rot also known as yellow ring rot is caused by the fungal pathogen Phellinus weirii. Laminated root rot is one of the most damaging root disease
Laminated_root_rot
Species of single-celled organism
Oomycota phylum. It is the causal agent of root rot on rhododendron and many other species, as well as leather rot of strawberries. Phytophthora cactorum
Phytophthora_cactorum
Genus of fungi
plant pathogens, causing violet root rot of root crops and other plants of economic importance. The name "violet root rot" refers to the dark purple colour
Helicobasidium
Genus of single-celled organisms
of solanaceous crops, including tomato and potato. The soya bean root and stem rot agent, P. sojae, caused longstanding problems for the agricultural
Phytophthora
Genus of fungi
bioluminescence. Armillaria can be a destructive forest pathogen. It causes "white rot" root disease. As it feeds on dead plant material, it can kill its host with
Armillaria
Species of fungus
Nectria radicicola is a plant pathogen that is the causal agent of root rot and rusty root. Substrates include ginseng and Narcissus. It is also implicated
Nectria_radicicola
Species of plant with edible seeds
Aphanomyces root rot Aphanomyces euteiches Ascochyta blight Ascochyta fabae f.sp. lentis = Ascochyta lentis = Didymella sp. [teleomorph] Black root rot Fusarium
Lentil
Species of single-celled organism
infection which causes a condition in plants variously called "dieback", "root rot", or (in certain Castanea species), "ink disease". Once infected soil or
Phytophthora_cinnamomi
Species of fungus associated with brown root rot
It attacks a wide range of tropical plants, and is the cause of brown root rot disease. It has been described as "an aggressive and destructive pathogen"
Pyrrhoderma_noxium
Fungal disease of wheat
Common root rot is a disease of wheat caused by one or more fungi. Cochliobolus sativus, Fusarium culmorum and F. graminearum are the most common pathogens
Common_root_rot_(wheat)
Species of fungus in the family Physalacriaceae
luteobubalina, commonly known as the Australian honey fungus, is a species of root rot fungus in the family Physalacriaceae. It was first described in 1978, after
Armillaria_luteobubalina
Fungal plant disease
cactorum are known to cause black rot in orchids. Pythium ultimum is a pathogen that causes damping-off and root rot on plants. Symptoms of this pathogen
Black_rot_on_orchids
Fungal disease, head blight of wheat
pathogen and the causal agent of seedling blight, foot rot, ear blight, stalk rot, common root rot and other diseases of cereals, grasses, and a wide variety
Fusarium_culmorum
Species of fungus
closely related and morphologically similar species. It causes Armillaria root rot in many plant species and produces mushrooms around the base of trees it
Armillaria_mellea
Species of fungus
Rigidoporus microporus is a plant pathogen, known to cause white root rot disease on various tropical crops, such as cacao, cassava, tea, with economical
Rigidoporus_microporus
Species of plant
diseases. In the case of excessive water supply, it is susceptible to root rot. Therefore, many varieties are not suitable in irrigated agriculture especially
Safflower
Disease of plants
stem rot" often followed by "root rot". Collar rot is most often observed in seedings grown in infected soil. The pathogens that cause collar rot may be
Collar_rot
Species of fungus
Thielaviopsis basicola is the plant-pathogen fungus responsible for black root rot disease. This particular disease has a large host range, affecting woody
Thielaviopsis_basicola
Species of fungus
diseases of conifers. The disease caused by the fungus is named annosus root rot. The fruiting bodies of the fungus, which are also known as basidiocarps
Heterobasidion_annosum
Diseases of plants
spruce) Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (cottony rot) Thielaviopsis spp. (canker rot, black root rot, Thielaviopsis root rot) Verticillium spp. (Verticillium wilt
Plant_disease
Fungal disease of plants
Ganoderma zonatum Phaeolus schweinitzii Root and Butt Rots of Oaks – North Carolina State University "Root and Butt Rots of Hardwood Trees". Yard and Garden
Butt_rot
Horticultural disease or condition
"Black Root Rot: Thielaviopsis basicola" (PDF). Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic. Cornell University. Elliott, Monica L. "Thielaviopsis Trunk Rot of Palm"
Damping_off
Species of plant
various diseases such as Erwinia leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia root rot (Rhizoctonia foot rot), Pseudomonas leaf spot, Southern blight, and Xanthomonas
Epipremnum_aureum
Topics referred to by the same term
up rot in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Rot(s) or rotting may refer to: Rot, decomposition of organic matter Dry rot, of wood Root rot Wet rot, of
Rot
Species of fungus
lycopersici is a fungal plant pathogen, infecting tomatoes and causing corky root rot. The most susceptible host to Pyrenochaeta lycopersici is tomato, but the
Pyrenochaeta_lycopersici
Tropical, edible, staple fruit
root rot, the most serious nematode disease of bananas in economic terms. Root-knot is the result of infection by species of Meloidogyne, while root-lesion
Banana
Three species of pine trees native to the Western United States
environments, making them hard to cultivate. In gardens, they succumb quickly to root rot. They do very well, however, where most other plants cannot even grow,
Bristlecone_pine
Species of flowering plant
infect Hydrangea quercifolia. Root rot diseases can be fatal while foliar diseases tend to be only cosmetic. Root rot diseases include Phytophthora,
Hydrangea_quercifolia
Species of fungus
is an opportunistic plant pathogen and is one of the causes of violet root rot of crops and other plants. DNA sequencing suggests that it is a distinct
Helicobasidium_mompa
Genus of flowering plants
might want, such as resistance to root rot when overwatered, ability to be forced into budding early, ease of rooting or other propagation, and saleability
Rhododendron
Species of single-celled organism
Phytophthora palmivora is an oomycete that causes bud-rot of palms, fruit rot or kole-roga of coconut and areca nut. These are among the most serious
Phytophthora_palmivora
Genus of fungi
several root rot diseases of economically important crop species including cotton and a variety of vegetables. In cotton, Thielaviopsis causes root rot, also
Thielaviopsis
bark rot, fruit rot, hypocotyl rot, patch canker, root rot (Phytophthora palmivora) Phytophthora parasitica root rot (Pythium sp.) Pythium root rot, patch
List of durian diseases and pests
List_of_durian_diseases_and_pests
Genus of plants
conditions; however, their fragility also places them at a greater risk for root rot if water does not drain sufficiently quickly. The genus name Peperomia
Peperomia
Species of fungus
pathogen can infect and cause disease on roots (where it is known as common root rot), leaf and stem, and head tissue. C. sativus is extremely rare in nature
Cochliobolus_sativus
Plants in the family Fabaceae
caused by Peronospora trifoliorum; root rot caused by Fusarium spp.; rust caused by Uromyces striatus; crown and stem rot caused by Sclerotinia trifoliorum;
Legume
Ornamental plant in a home or office
used. However, all potted plants should have drainage holes to prevent root rot. One way to ensure drainage without a saucer below the pot to catch drippings
Houseplant
Staple crop
serious being cassava root rot; the pathogens involved are species of Phytophthora, the genus which causes potato blight. Cassava root rot can result in losses
Cassava
Growing plants without soil using nutrients in water
access oxygen because air in the soil pores is displaced, which can lead to root rot; too little and the plant will undergo water stress or lose the ability
Hydroponics
Fungal disease of barley
Common root rot is a fungal disease of barley caused by Cochliobolus sativus, Fusarium culmorum and F. graminearum. Initial symptoms appear as small brown
Common_root_rot_(barley)
Species of flowering plant
Phlox carolina is susceptible to black root rot from Berkeleyomyces (root rot fungi), Phytophthora blight and root rot caused by phytophthora (water molds)
Phlox_carolina
Plant species in pea family
hay or silage. Alfalfa is susceptible to root rots, including Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia, and Texas root rot. Alfalfa is also susceptible to downy mildew
Alfalfa
Method of propagating plants
also possible to root cuttings in water. The water needs to be replaced often, to prevent bacteria buildup and the possibility of root rot. It also requires
Cutting_(plant)
Species of fungus
that causes damping off, seedling blight, collar rot, stem rot, charcoal rot, basal stem rot, and root rot on many plant species. One of the most harmful
Macrophomina_phaseolina
Chestnut cultivar
blooms early, and is pollen sterile. Colossal is chestnut blight, root rot and kernel rot susceptible. It is probable that ‘Colossal’ was a seedling of one
Colossal_(chestnut)
Genus of plants
humidity, root rot due to fungus infection can be a problem. Organic mulches can trap moisture around the plants' bases, encouraging root rot. Gravelly
Lavandula
Species of fungus
causes root rot of Maidong (Ophiopogon japonicus) in China. Fusarium acuminatum and Fusarium solani are known to be major pathogens causing root rot of Astragalus
Fusarium_acuminatum
Species of fungus
spot in holly (Ilex spp.), root rot in blueberry, red crown rot in soybean, a root and crown rot of anthurium, and a soft rot of ginger. List of soybean
Calonectria_ilicicola
Species of fungus
Microdochium bolleyi is a fungal plant pathogen that causes root rot in flax and wheat. Index Fungorum USDA ARS Fungal Database v t e v t e
Microdochium_bolleyi
Species of succulent plant
potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent mix, is essential to prevent root rot. The plant prefers temperatures between 15 and 23 °C (59 and 73 °F) and
Kalanchoe_tomentosa
Edible fruit
verticillium wilt, black root rot, and nematodes. The fruits are subject to damage from gray mold (Botrytis cinerea), rhizopus rot, and leather rot. The NPR1 gene
Strawberry
Plant disease caused by excess fertilizer concentration
of the plant will turn brown and die. The root growth will stop. The roots may turn brown indicating root rot. Recovery from fertilizer burns depends on
Fertilizer_burn
Plant disease
of damping off and root rot in seedlings, particularly under cool, wet conditions. Rhizoctonia solani causes stem and crown rots in a wide range of hosts
Stem_rot
cinerescens Phymatotrichum root rot (cotton root rot) Phymatotrichopsis omnivora = Phymatotrichum omnivorum Pythium root rot Pythium spp. Pythium ultimum
List_of_carnation_diseases
Genus of flowering plants
narcissicola causes neck rot in the bulbs. Fungi affecting the roots include Nectria radicicola (Cylindrocarpon destructans), a cause of root rot and Rosellinia
Narcissus_(plant)
Species of flowering plant
It needs a well-drained acid or neutral soil, as it is susceptible to root rot. It requires vernalization to flower. The ancient Greek term lithodora
Glandora_diffusa
Edible fruit
essential, wet and heavy soils or excess irrigation can bring on Phytophthora root rot, which is one of the most serious pest problems faced by the red raspberry
Raspberry
(root rot disease) Phytophthora cactorum (root rot disease) Phytophthora citricola Pythium Pythium altimum Pythium irregulare Pseudomonas (root rot disease)
List of ginseng diseases and pests
List_of_ginseng_diseases_and_pests
Pseudococcus viburni Zenophassus Wecket, Melanie (15 November 2016). "Bacterial rot of grapevine caused by Pseudomonas syringae". NSW DPI Agriculture. National
List_of_grape_diseases
Genus of mushroom
basal stem rot disease in Asian oil palm plantations.[better source needed] G. philippii and G. pseudoferreum are responsible for the root rot of cacao
Ganoderma
Species of fungus
Phoma sclerotioides is a plant pathogen and is the culprit for brown root rot disease in, for instance, alfalfa and clover. Wunsch, M. J.; Dillon, M. A
Phoma_sclerotioides
Phytophthora crown and root rot Phytophthora spp. Powdery mildew Erysiphe sedi Pythium root rot Pythium spp. Rhizoctonia root and crown rot Rhizoctonia solani
List_of_kalanchoe_diseases
Species of beetle
Hylastinus obscurus, known generally as the clover root borer or clover root rot, is a species of crenulate bark beetle in the family Curculionidae. It
Hylastinus_obscurus
Species of flowering plant
concern. Leaf spot and cucumber mosaic virus are diseases that can occur. Root rot can occur in poorly drained soils. Fishbone prayer plant Kew World Checklist
Maranta_leuconeura
Species of fungus
citruses and Narcissus, causing white root rot. Mantell, S.H.; Wheeler, B.E.J. (February 1973). "Rosellinia and white root rot of Narcissus in the Scilly Isles"
Rosellinia_necatrix
Species of flowering plant
and mealybugs. As with many houseplants, excessive watering can cause root rot. Shrubby setting Flower Leafy stem Variegated form Variegated leaves closeup
Peperomia_obtusifolia
Species of flowering plant
dry out between waterings. Allowing the plant to sit in water can cause root rot. The plant can be propagated through cuttings, which will develop roots
Heptapleurum_arboricola
Plants adapted to arid conditions
Succulents. New York: Abrams. p. 49. SproutingIndoors (2020-06-13). "Succulent Root Rot: What it is and How to Treat it". Sprouting Indoors. Retrieved 2020-06-15
Succulent_plant
Species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae
is not affected by humidity. Good soil drainage is essential to prevent root rot, so sandy soil is recommended. This plant can be propagated easily by cutting
Curio_rowleyanus
Species of conifer
"Spread of an invasive pathogen over a variable landscape: a non-native root rot on Chamaecyparis lawsoniana". Ecology. 83 (11): 3167–3181. doi:10
Chamaecyparis_lawsoniana
Chemical compound
a fungicide with systemic function. It is used for treating mildew and root rot caused by fungi such as those in the genera Pythium and Phytophthora. In
Dimethomorph
Genus of epiphytes
ascomycete fungus Cochliobolus sativus and other pathogens can cause fatal root rot in plants of this genus if the roots get too wet and cold.[citation needed]
Guzmania
Species of flowering plant
Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia root and stem rot, black root rot, scab, powdery mildew, and Botrytis blight. Bacterial diseases include bacterial soft rot and
Poinsettia
Species of oak tree
tree through root grafts and over larger distances by sap-feeding beetles (Nitidulidae) and the small oak bark beetle. Shoestring root rot (Armillaria
Quercus_velutina
Species of tree
species further inland. Fungal diseases such as laminated root rot and shoestring root-rot can cause significant damage, and in plantation settings dominated
Douglas_fir
Species of legume
but wisteria is susceptible to Texas root rot caused by the fungus Phymatotrichum omnivorum. Texas root rot damages the roots and prevents their absorption
Wisteria_frutescens
Genus of plants
important for calatheas due to root rot. A light porous soil and pot with a drainage hole will ensure the plant's delicate root system is not over-watered
Calathea
root rot (Rosellinia root rot) Dematophora necatrix Rosellinia necatrix [teleomorph] Diplodia root and stem rot Diplodia manihoti Fusarium root rot Fusarium
List_of_cassava_diseases
Hydroponic farming technique
from pythium, a form of water mold responsible for a condition called "root rot", in which the outer cells of the roots die, turn brown and slough off
Ebb_and_flow_hydroponics
Berry blotch Cercospora coffeicola Black (Rosellinia) root rot Rosellinia spp. Black (seedling) root rot Rhizoctonia solani Brown blight Colletotrichum gloeosporioides
List_of_coffee_diseases
Species of flowering plant in the laurel family
conditions, such as poor soil aeration or resistance to the soil-borne disease (root rot) caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi. Advances in cloning techniques that
Avocado
Jacquet, Christophe; Bottin, Arnaud; Dumas, Bernard (September 2007). "Root rot disease of legumes caused by Aphanomyces euteiches". Molecular Plant Pathology
List_of_lentil_diseases
Species of fungus
commonly known as the woolly velvet polypore. It is a plant pathogen, causing root rot especially in spruce trees. It was formerly known as Inonotus tomentosum
Onnia_tomentosa
Species of succulent
especially during the cold season. Watering excessively can cause leaf fall and root rot. However, a lack of water can also damage it. It should be grown in a porous
Crassula_ovata
Species of fungus
range and worldwide distribution. It causes various plant diseases such as root rot, damping off, and wire stem. It can also form mycorrhizal associations
Rhizoctonia_solani
Species of plant
crown and root rot (the most serious problem), botrytis rot, and sclerotinia blight. Vines are also vulnerable to pest infestations, including root knot nematodes
Actinidia_arguta
Species of flowering plant
should be watered enough to moisten the soil but not excessively to avoid root rot. In its natural environment, it can survive on rainwater but benefits from
Pallenis_maritima
Genus of flowering plants
the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings helps prevent root rot. High humidity and warm temperatures between 18–29 °C (65–85 °F) encourage
Monstera
Species of plant
fungal diseases are Cercospora leaf spot (CLS), dry root rot, powdery mildew and anthracnose. Dry root rot (Macrophomina phaseolina) is an emerging disease
Mung_bean
ROOT ROT
ROOT ROT
Male
Chinese
a root.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Look, Blessed with beauty, Shape, Beauty
Boy/Male
Norse
From the root land.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from the bird (Old English hrÅc), most likely given to a person with very dark hair or a dark complexion or to someone with a raucous voice.English : some early examples, such as Robert of ye Rook (London 1318) and Henry del Rook (Staffordshire 1332), point clearly to a local name of some kind. The first of these could be from a house sign, the second may be a variant of Rock 1.German : from a short form of a Germanic personal name formed with hrok, of uncertain origin; perhaps a cognate of 1 or from Middle High German rÅhen ‘to cry or yell (in battle)’ or Old High German ruoh ‘intent’.Perhaps an altered spelling of German Ruck.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a cheerful person, from Middle English rote ‘glad’ (Old English rÅt).English : metonymic occupational name for a player on the rote, an early medieval stringed instrument (Middle English, Old French rote, of uncertain origin but apparently ultimately akin to Welsh crwth).Dutch : topographic name for someone who lived by a retting place (Dutch root, a derivative of ro(o)ten ‘to ret’, akin to modern English rot), a place where flax is soaked in tubs of water until the stems rot to release the linen fibers.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Foote.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of boots, from Middle English, Old French bote (of unknown origin).Dutch and North German : metonymic occupational name for a boatman, from Dutch boot ‘boat’.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Indonesian, Kenyan
Root
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Raven
Girl/Female
British, Dutch, English, French, German, Netherlands
Rose
Boy/Male
Muslim
Spirit, Soul, Good behaviour, Purity
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Beginning; Root
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Root 1.
Surname or Lastname
English (now chiefly East Anglia)
English (now chiefly East Anglia) : probably a topographic name for someone who lived by a patch of rough ground, from a hypothetical Old English word rÅ«(we)t or rÅ«het, derivatives of rÅ«h ‘rough’, ‘overgrown’. Compare Rauch. There are places called Ruffet(t) in Surrey and Sussex which are thought to have this origin.German : Swabian variant of Roth 1.Probably an Americanized spelling of German Rauth.Indian (northern states) : Hindu (Rajput, Jat, Maratha) and Sikh name meaning ‘prince’, from Sanskrit rÄjaputra (from rÄja ‘king’ + putra ‘son’). In India this is a variant of a name more commonly spelled Ravat or Raut. The Jats have a clan called Ravat.
Boy/Male
Egyptian
Root.
Boy/Male
Indian
Spirit, Soul, Good behaviour, Purity
Surname or Lastname
Dutch
Dutch : from a short form of the Germanic personal name Robrecht.Altered spelling of German Rupp.English : variant spelling of Roope.
Surname or Lastname
Dutch (also de Roos) and Swiss German
Dutch (also de Roos) and Swiss German : habitational name for someone living at a house distinguished by the sign of a rose.Dutch (also de Roos) : metonymic occupational name for someone who grew roses, from roos ‘rose’.Dutch : from the female personal name Rosa (Latin rosa ‘rose’).Dutch : nickname from roos ‘erysipelas’, an infection which causes reddening of the skin and scalp, applied presumably to someone with a ruddy complexion.Swiss German : from a personal name formed with hrÅd ‘renown’.Swedish and Danish (of German origin) : as 1.Swedish : variant of Ros.English and Scottish : variant of Ross 2.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Rolfe.German : from Ruffo, a short form of a personal name formed with hrÅd ‘renown’, ‘victory’.Probably an Americanized spelling of German Ruf and Ruff.
Boy/Male
Dutch
Large.
ROOT ROT
ROOT ROT
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
The one and only
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Leader; Ruler
Girl/Female
Australian
Good
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a bell ringer, in particular one whose duty was to make public announcements, after ringing a bell to attract attention. Compare Bell.Americanized or Swedish spelling of German Bellmann, a North German habitational name from Belle in Westphalia, Bell in the Rhineland, or Bellen near Bremen.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Good
Boy/Male
Tamil
Shining, Soft spoken
Boy/Male
Muslim
Glory
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Nigerian
Defender; Resolution; Purpose; Charm; From Kikuyu; Farad Azima is a Famous Industrialist; Inventor and Philanthropist
Boy/Male
African, American, Christian, French, German, Indian, Latin, Spanish, Swahili
Faithful and Sincere
Boy/Male
Indian
High superior exalted
ROOT ROT
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ROOT ROT
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ROOT ROT
n.
That which resembles a root in position or function, esp. as a source of nourishment or support; that from which anything proceeds as if by growth or development; as, the root of a tooth, a nail, a cancer, and the like.
a.
Feeding on roots; root-eating.
v. t.
To tread; as, to foot the green.
a.
Having roots, or possessing a well-developed root.
v. t.
To cover or dress with soot; to smut with, or as with, soot; as, to soot land.
n.
A room for retirement from another room, as from a dining room; a drawing-room.
v. t.
To spend or pass in riot.
a.
Full of roots; as, rooty ground.
v. i.
To occupy a room or rooms; to lodge; as, they arranged to room together.
v. t.
To tear up by the root; to eradicate; to extirpate; -- with up, out, or away.
n.
The underground portion of a plant, whether a true root or a tuber, a bulb or rootstock, as in the potato, the onion, or the sweet flag.
n.
A disease or decay in fruits, leaves, or wood, supposed to be caused by minute fungi. See Bitter rot, Black rot, etc., below.
v. i.
To fix the root; to enter the earth, as roots; to take root and begin to grow.
n.
An edible or esculent root, especially of such plants as produce a single root, as the beet, carrot, etc.; as, the root crop.
n.
That factor of a quantity which when multiplied into itself will produce that quantity; thus, 3 is a root of 9, because 3 multiplied into itself produces 9; 3 is the cube root of 27.
n.
That which corresponds to the foot of a man or animal; as, the foot of a table; the foot of a stocking.
v. i.
To search or root in the ground, as a swine.
v. t.
To turn up or to dig out with the snout; as, the swine roots the earth.
v. t.
To cover with a roof.