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crown rot
noun
Plant Pathology.
- a disease of plants, characterized by the rotting of the stem at ground level, caused by any of several fungi.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of crown rot1
First recorded in 1920–25
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Example Sentences
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Avoid water collecting in the rosette of leaves or the cluster of prickly stems that can lead to crown rot.
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Mulching with gravel or a coarse grit helps protect foliage and prevent crown rot.
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Make sure the base of the plant is free of excessive organic mulch, which can lead to crown rot.
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Lay the roots so that water will not have a chance to collect in the soft hollow stems, or crown rot may trouble you.
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