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Plant Pathology/ Phytopathology

The study of nature, development and management of plant diseases. It is a branch of Agricultural science dealing with the cause, resulting losses, and management of plant diseases. Pathogen is a microorganism that can incite disease in susceptible plants. It is also referred to as incitant, causal agent or causal organism. Plant Disease is the malfunctioning of host cells and tissue that results from continuous irritation by a pathogenic agent, producing symptoms in the host plant. Disorder refers to non-infectious plant diseases due to abiotic causes such as adverse soil and environmental conditions. Symptoms are external or internal reactions or alterations in a plant.

What is the definition of plant pathology/phytopathology?

The study of plant nutrition and growth

The study of plant anatomy and morphology

The study of plant genetics and breeding

The study of nature, development, and management of plant diseases (correct)

What is a pathogen?

A genetic modification technique for plants

A type of plant hormone

A substance used for plant fertilization

An entity, usually a microorganism, that can incite disease in susceptible plants (correct)

What is the difference between plant disease and disorder?

Disease is infectious, while disorder is non-infectious and due to abiotic causes Signup and view all the answers

What are symptoms in the context of plant pathology?

External or internal reactions or alterations in a plant due to suffering from a pathogenic agent Signup and view all the answers

What is the etymology of the term 'phytopathology'?

Phyton= Plant, Pathos= Suffering/ Ailment; Logos= study / discourse/ knowledge Signup and view all the answers

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Introduction to Plant Pathology

Plant Pathology, also known as Phytopathology, is the study of the nature, development, and management of plant diseases.
The term "Phytopathology" is derived from Greek words: "Phyton" meaning plant, "Pathos" meaning suffering or ailment, and "Logos" meaning study or discourse.

Plant Pathogens

A plant pathogen is an entity, usually a microorganism, that can incite disease in susceptible plants.
Pathogens are also referred to as incitants, causal agents, or causal organisms.

Plant Diseases

A plant disease is the malfunctioning of host cells and tissue that results from continuous irritation by a pathogenic agent.
This leads to suffering and produces symptoms in the host plant.
The term "dis-ease" refers to a state of not being at ease.

Disorders

Disorders are non-infectious plant diseases caused by abiotic factors such as adverse soil and environmental conditions.
Disorders cannot be transmitted from diseased to healthy plants.

Symptoms

Symptoms are external or internal reactions or alterations in a plant as a response to disease or disorder.

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Test your knowledge of plant pathogens and plant pathology with this introductory quiz! Explore the causes, impacts, and management of plant diseases while learning essential concepts in agricultural science.