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What does the word 'pathology' mean?
What does the word 'pathology' mean?
What are the biotic agents that can cause plant diseases?
What are the biotic agents that can cause plant diseases?
What does the study of plant pathology include?
What does the study of plant pathology include?
What is the main focus of plant pathology?
What is the main focus of plant pathology?
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What are the abiotic factors that can cause plant diseases?
What are the abiotic factors that can cause plant diseases?
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Which of the following is a biotic agent that can cause plant diseases?
Which of the following is a biotic agent that can cause plant diseases?
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What is the etymology of the word 'pathology'?
What is the etymology of the word 'pathology'?
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Which branch of science is NOT included in the study of plant pathology?
Which branch of science is NOT included in the study of plant pathology?
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What is the study of plant pathology concerned with?
What is the study of plant pathology concerned with?
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What are the major objectives of plant pathology?
What are the major objectives of plant pathology?
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Study Notes
Definition of Pathology
- The word 'pathology' comes from the Greek words 'pathos' meaning disease or suffering, and 'logia' meaning study
Biotic Agents of Plant Diseases
- Fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and parasitic plants are biotic agents that can cause plant diseases
Study of Plant Pathology
- The study of plant pathology includes the study of the cause, nature, and consequences of plant diseases
- It also includes the study of the interaction between the plant and the disease-causing agent
Focus of Plant Pathology
- The main focus of plant pathology is to understand the mechanisms of disease development and to develop strategies for disease management and control
Abiotic Factors of Plant Diseases
- Abiotic factors that can cause plant diseases include extreme temperatures, drought, waterlogged soil, nutrient deficiencies, and air pollution
Biotic Agents
- Fungi is a biotic agent that can cause plant diseases
Branches of Science in Plant Pathology
- The study of plant pathology includes branches of science such as botany, microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, and ecology
- Entomology is NOT a branch of science included in the study of plant pathology
Concerns of Plant Pathology
- The study of plant pathology is concerned with understanding and managing plant diseases to minimize yield losses and ensure food security
Objectives of Plant Pathology
- The major objectives of plant pathology include understanding the causes of plant diseases, developing methods for disease diagnosis and management, and improving crop yields and quality
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Test your knowledge of plant pathology with this quiz! Explore the causes and characteristics of plant diseases, including those caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, and other biotic agents. Challenge yourself with questions on phytopathology and deepen your understanding of plant sufferings.
