soilborne

adjective
soil·​borne | \ ˈsȯi(-ə)l-ˌbȯrn How to pronounce soilborne (audio) \

Definition of soilborne

: transmitted by or in soil

Examples of soilborne in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Damping-Off Damping-off is caused by a variety of soilborne fungi. The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "Grow Healthy Food By Identifying + Treating These Common Plant Diseases," 21 July 2015 Fusarium wilt, a soilborne disease, is sometimes a problem in hot regions. The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "Your Complete Guide To Growing Okra," 21 Feb. 2018

First Known Use of soilborne

1944, in the meaning defined above

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