soft rot

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soft rot

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plant Pathology) any of various bacterial or fungal plant diseases characterized by watery disintegration of fruits, roots, etc.

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soft rot - mushy or slimy decay of plants caused by bacteria or fungi

plant disease - a disease that affects plants

leak - soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi

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