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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?
What is a pathogen?
What is the difference between plant disease and disorder?
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Study Notes
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.
