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What are some of the terms used to describe fungal diseases in plants?
What are some of the terms used to describe fungal diseases in plants?
Terms such as 'rust', 'smut', 'blight' and 'mildew' are used to describe fungal diseases in plants.
Where do reservoirs of fungal spores exist?
Where do reservoirs of fungal spores exist?
Reservoirs of fungal spores exist in contaminated seeds, farm machinery, soil and nearby weeds.
How do fungi damage plants?
How do fungi damage plants?
Fungi damage the plant by destroying conducting tissues and absorbing nutrients from the plants.
Fungi enter plants through their stomata or any other opening caused by mechanical damage to the plant, such as pruning and ______ bites.
Fungi enter plants through their stomata or any other opening caused by mechanical damage to the plant, such as pruning and ______ bites.
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Some fungal diseases in plants have colourful names such as gummy stem blight and ______ blister.
Some fungal diseases in plants have colourful names such as gummy stem blight and ______ blister.
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Reservoirs of fungal spores are commonly transmitted by ______ and water.
Reservoirs of fungal spores are commonly transmitted by ______ and water.
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