WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
black′ rot′, [Plant Pathol.]
  1. Plant Diseasesany of several diseases of fruits and vegetables, characterized by black discoloration and decay of affected parts, caused by fungi, as Guignardia bidwellii, or bacteria, as Xanthomonas campestris.
  • 1840–50, American.

'black rot' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Java black rot

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