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rot 1. the process of rotting or the state of being rotten 2. something decomposed, disintegrated, or degenerate 3. short for dry rot 4. Pathol any putrefactive decomposition of tissues 5. Vet science a contagious fungal disease of the feet of sheep characterized by inflammation, swelling, a foul-smelling discharge, and lameness rot [rät] (materials) (plant pathology) Any plant disease characterized by breakdown and decay of plant tissue. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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White rot fungus is used in a preprocess step to break down the lignin in the wood cell wall structure. Fumonisins are produced by the corn ear rot fungus Fusarium verticillioides, which is one of the most common pathogens of corn worldwide. Root rot fungus can infect healthy seedlings if they get too much water and are not planted in well-drained soil. |
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