A fungal infection causing localized decay in the trunks and roots of trees; frequently with distinguishing word denoting the colour of the diseased areas.
Origin
1920s; earliest use found in Journal of Agricultural Research.
Definition of pocket rot in US English:
pocket rot
noun
A fungal infection causing localized decay in the trunks and roots of trees; frequently with distinguishing word denoting the colour of the diseased areas.
Origin
1920s; earliest use found in Journal of Agricultural Research.