Damping off

Damping off

Decay of young seedlings at ground level following fungal attack. Often the result of soil borne diseases or over watering.

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damping-off

Plants; Plant pathology

Death of a seedling before or shortly after emergence due to decomposition of the root and/or lower stem; it is common to distinguish between preemergence damping-off and ...

damping off

Biology; Ecology

A common fungal disease that wilts seedlings and rots stems. It can often be avoided by holding off on mulching until the seeds have sprouted.

damping off

Garden; Gardening

This is a decayed young seedling at ground level, caused by a fungal attack. The result of soil borne diseases and over watering.

damping off

Horticulture; General

A fungus, usually affecting seedlings and causes the stem to rot off at soil level. Sterilized potting soil and careful sanitation practices usually prevent this.

damp off

Language; Dictionaries

To decay and perish through excessive moisture.

damping off

Plants; Horticulture

Decay of young seedlings at ground level following fungal attack. Often the result of soil borne diseases or over watering.

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On the front side, away from the axis, toward the subtending bract.

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