heart rot
/ˈhɑːt ˌrɒt/noun
1Any of various fungal diseases of trees causing decay of the heartwood.
2Any of several plant diseases typified by rotting of the heart of the root, stem, or crown, frequently caused by fungal or bacterial infection; especially a disease affecting the leaves and roots of beet, associated with boron deficiency.
Origin
Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From heart + rot.
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