clubroot

/ˈkʌlbroʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A fungal disease of Brassica plants, characterized by the formation of club-shaped swellings on the roots, caused by the Plasmodiophora brassicae fungus.

“The crop was severely affected by clubroot disease, resulting in significant losses for the farmer.”

Synonyms

  • fungal disease
  • root rot