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Where are fungal lesions typically first observed on leaves?
Where are fungal lesions typically first observed on leaves?
- Abaxial leaf surface
- Adaxial leaf surface (correct)
- Petiole of the leaf
- Leaf tip
What is the primary measure for controlling fungal leaf spot diseases?
What is the primary measure for controlling fungal leaf spot diseases?
- Applying fungicides
- Keeping the foliage dry (correct)
- Removing infected leaves
- Pruning infected plants
How are the spores of the causative fungi dispersed?
How are the spores of the causative fungi dispersed?
- By water droplets, personnel, and insects (correct)
- Through soil contact
- By root systems
- Through air currents
What is the characteristic of leaf blight diseases?
What is the characteristic of leaf blight diseases?
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What is the eventual outcome of tissue death in leaf blight diseases?
What is the eventual outcome of tissue death in leaf blight diseases?
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Which leaves are more susceptible to leaf blight diseases?
Which leaves are more susceptible to leaf blight diseases?
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What is the purpose of not placing plants directly under overhead watering in greenhouses?
What is the purpose of not placing plants directly under overhead watering in greenhouses?
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How do spores of the causative fungi germinate?
How do spores of the causative fungi germinate?
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What is the characteristic of fungal leaf spot diseases?
What is the characteristic of fungal leaf spot diseases?
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How should irrigation be applied in greenhouses?
How should irrigation be applied in greenhouses?
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