black rot

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black rot

Any of several fungal or bacterial plant diseases resulting in dark brown to black discoloration and decay of affected plant parts.

black rot

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plant Pathology) any of various plant diseases of fruits and vegetables, producing blackening, rotting, and shrivelling and caused by bacteria (including Xanthomonas campestris) and fungi (such as Physalospora malorum)

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black rot - a fungous disease causing darkening and decay of the leaves of fruits and vegetables

plant disease - a disease that affects plants

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