rot in Biological Definition

Anaerobic

...nce of oxygen in the air, affects various chemical and biological reactions. One example is that wood which is totally immersed in water does not rot - rotting being a process requiring water and oxygen - see Seahenge . See also: Anaerobic exercise Anaerobic glycolysis Anaerobic met...

Fungus

...gi infect plants , causing diseases such as butt rot and making trees more vulnerable to toppling. The...c species Fungal diseases include: brown rot chestnut blight ergot fusarium powdery mildew Texas root rot vegetable caterpillar Fungal infections...