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What is one way that plants naturally defend against pathogens?
What is one way that plants naturally defend against pathogens?
- Producing toxins that kill pathogens
- Building physical barriers to prevent pathogen invasion
- Releasing beneficial insects that eat pathogens
- Dropping infected fruits or leaves (correct)
What can cause stress to plants and reduce their ability to inhibit pathogen invasion and growth?
What can cause stress to plants and reduce their ability to inhibit pathogen invasion and growth?
- Suboptimal soil pH, nutrient balance, and water availability (correct)
- Optimal soil pH
- Optimal water availability
- Optimal nutrient balance
How do many pathogens gain entry into plants?
How do many pathogens gain entry into plants?
- Through the roots
- Through the stem
- Through natural openings in the plants or wounds (correct)
- Through the leaves
What are some ways that plants have evolved to control pathogens in their natural environment?
What are some ways that plants have evolved to control pathogens in their natural environment?
What factors can cause stress to plants and reduce their ability to inhibit pathogen invasion and growth when grown for horticultural or agricultural purposes?
What factors can cause stress to plants and reduce their ability to inhibit pathogen invasion and growth when grown for horticultural or agricultural purposes?
How do many pathogens gain entry into plants when grown for horticultural or agricultural purposes?
How do many pathogens gain entry into plants when grown for horticultural or agricultural purposes?
Plants have evolved unique ways to keep pathogens in check, such as the __________ of infected fruits or leaves.
Plants have evolved unique ways to keep pathogens in check, such as the __________ of infected fruits or leaves.
Pathogens that were not considered a problem previously may become significant when plants are grown in higher __________.
Pathogens that were not considered a problem previously may become significant when plants are grown in higher __________.
Many plant pathogens gain entry through natural openings in the plants, such as __________ or wounds caused by insect bites.
Many plant pathogens gain entry through natural openings in the plants, such as __________ or wounds caused by insect bites.
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Study Notes
Plant Defense Mechanisms
- Plants possess natural defense mechanisms against pathogens, involving chemical and physical barriers.
- Stressors like drought, nutrient deficiency, and extreme temperatures can compromise plant defenses, making them susceptible to pathogens.
Pathogen Invasion
- Many pathogens enter plants through natural openings like stomata (pores for gas exchange) or wounds caused by insects or physical damage.
Plant Defense Strategies
- Plants have developed mechanisms like the shedding of infected fruits or leaves to contain the spread of pathogens.
Agricultural Impacts
- Pathogens that weren't previously significant can become a problem when plants are grown in higher densities, increasing the chances of pathogen transmission.
Entry Points in Agriculture
- In agricultural settings, pathogens can exploit natural openings like stomata or wounds caused by mechanical harvesting or other agricultural practices.
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