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What are pathogens?
What are pathogens?
- Organisms such as fungi that cause diseases in plants (correct)
- Stored grains in the field
- Unwanted plants in cultivated areas
- Insects that harm plants
What is the practice of growing two or more crops together on the same piece of land called?
What is the practice of growing two or more crops together on the same piece of land called?
- Crop rotation
- Mixed cropping (correct)
- Inter cropping
- Mired cropping
What is the policy of growing different crops one after another on the same field called?
What is the policy of growing different crops one after another on the same field called?
- Mired cropping
- Crop rotation (correct)
- Mixed cropping
- Inter cropping
How are pathogens transmitted?
How are pathogens transmitted?
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What are the advantages of crop rotation?
What are the advantages of crop rotation?
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Study Notes
Pathogens
- Pathogens are agents that cause disease, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms.
Agriculture Practices
- The practice of growing two or more crops together on the same piece of land is called intercropping.
- The policy of growing different crops one after another on the same field is called crop rotation.
Pathogen Transmission
- Pathogens can be transmitted through various means, including direct contact, contaminated food and water, airborne transmission, and vectors like insects.
Advantages of Crop Rotation
- Crop rotation improves soil fertility and structure by alternating crops with different nutrient requirements.
- Crop rotation reduces the risk of pests and diseases by breaking their life cycles.
- Crop rotation increases crop yields and reduces the need for fertilizers and pesticides.
- Crop rotation promotes biodiversity and ecological balance by creating a diverse habitat for beneficial organisms.
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Test your knowledge of plant pests and diseases with this quiz. Learn about weeds, insects, and pathogens that can harm plants, and how they can be transmitted. Identify common examples and understand the damage they cause.
