thối rễ
Definition
- Noun (Agriculture/Plant Pathology):
- Root rot: A plant disease characterized by the decay and decomposition of the root system, often caused by fungal or bacterial pathogens, leading to wilting, stunted growth, and potentially plant death.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cây cà chua bị thối rễ do đất quá ẩm. (The tomato plant has root rot due to overly wet soil.)
- Thối rễ là một vấn đề nghiêm trọng trong canh tác. (Root rot is a serious problem in cultivation.)
- Nông dân đang tìm cách phòng ngừa bệnh thối rễ. (Farmers are looking for ways to prevent root rot disease.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in agricultural, botanical, and gardening contexts to describe a specific pathological condition.
- It can be part of more specific compound names for diseases, e.g., caused by .
Variants and Related Words
- Bệnh thối rễ (n): Root rot disease. This is a more complete and common phrasing.
- Bệnh thối rễ đã lan ra cả vườn. (Root rot disease has spread throughout the garden.)
Synonyms
- Root decay: General term for the rotting of roots.
- Root rot disease: More specific synonym emphasizing the pathological aspect.
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
- Héo rũ (wilt): A common above-ground symptom caused by .
- Nấm rễ (root fungus): Often the causative agent of .