rootworm

English

Etymology

From root +‎ worm.

Noun

rootworm (plural rootworms)

  1. A worm that tunnels through the roots of young plants.
    • 2009 February 20, Andrew Pollack, “Crop Scientists Say Biotechnology Seed Companies Are Thwarting Research”, in The New York Times‎[1], New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 28 January 2026:
      Dr. Ostlie, at the University of Minnesota, said he had permission from three companies in 2007 to compare how well their insect-resistant corn varieties fared against the rootworms found in his state.

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