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What is the devastating plant pathogen that causes late blight in potatoes and tomatoes?
What is the devastating plant pathogen that causes late blight in potatoes and tomatoes?
- Virus
- Fungi
- Bacteria
- Phytophthora infestans (correct)
Why do traditional fungicides face challenges in combating late blight?
Why do traditional fungicides face challenges in combating late blight?
- They are ineffective against late blight
- They have a short shelf life
- Resistance development and environmental concerns (correct)
- They are expensive to use
Where do researchers focus their exploration for alternative approaches to combat late blight?
Where do researchers focus their exploration for alternative approaches to combat late blight?
- Chemical fertilizers
- Genetically modified organisms
- Metal oxide nanoparticles (correct)
- Herbicides
What metal oxide nanoparticles are highlighted as promising candidates for antifungal applications in managing late blight?
What metal oxide nanoparticles are highlighted as promising candidates for antifungal applications in managing late blight?
What historical event was triggered by the devastating global disease Potato late blight?
What historical event was triggered by the devastating global disease Potato late blight?
Where do studies suggest the origins of Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen causing late blight?
Where do studies suggest the origins of Phytophthora infestans, the pathogen causing late blight?
What is a major concern for underdeveloped regions heavily reliant on potatoes as a staple food source?
What is a major concern for underdeveloped regions heavily reliant on potatoes as a staple food source?
Why do developed nations face substantial pesticide costs in potato production?
Why do developed nations face substantial pesticide costs in potato production?
What is a limitation of using fungicides to combat Phytophthora infestans according to the text?
What is a limitation of using fungicides to combat Phytophthora infestans according to the text?
What makes metal oxide nanoparticles promising materials for developing new antimicrobial agents?
What makes metal oxide nanoparticles promising materials for developing new antimicrobial agents?
Which type of metal oxide nanoparticles is most investigated for controlling phytopathogenic fungi according to the text?
Which type of metal oxide nanoparticles is most investigated for controlling phytopathogenic fungi according to the text?
What has been emphasized recently in the development of safe management approaches for potato production?
What has been emphasized recently in the development of safe management approaches for potato production?
