Plant Pathology Terminology Quiz
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What term is used to describe different symptoms exhibited by a plant?

  • Syndrome (correct)
  • Leaf spot
  • Primary symptoms
  • Secondary symptoms

Which type of symptoms are the immediate and direct results of the causal agent's activities on the invaded tissues?

  • Leaf spot
  • Syndrome
  • Secondary symptoms
  • Primary symptoms (correct)

What is the term used to describe the effects on distant and uninvaded plant parts?

  • Secondary symptoms (correct)
  • Primary symptoms
  • Syndrome
  • Leaf rust

Which principle states that for a microorganism to be considered the cause of a disease, it must be isolated from a diseased plant and grown in pure culture?

<p>Koch’s postulates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an indication by a plant of a pathologic condition that distinguishes a particular disease from others?

<p>Symptom complex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In plant pathology, what are different symptoms exhibited by a plant collectively called?

<p>Syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is diagnosis based on symptoms alone not reliable?

<p>Different diseases may show similar symptoms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of bacterial ooze in plant disease diagnosis?

<p>It is a unique sign that indicates a specific disease. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the process of diagnosing plant diseases based on characteristic symptoms and signs?

<p>Symptomatology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to accurately diagnose plant diseases?

<p>For plant disease control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes tomato wilting a symptom in plant disease diagnosis?

<p>It is a visual characteristic observed in plants affected by certain diseases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Koch's postulates contribute to plant disease diagnosis?

<p>By establishing a set of criteria to link a particular pathogen with a specific disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between symptom and sign in plant disease diagnosis?

<p>The presence of symptoms and signs together leads to a more reliable diagnosis. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to recognize secondary invaders or saprophytes in plant disease diagnosis?

<p>They can be mistaken as the primary agents, affecting the accuracy of diagnosis. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a plant disease caused by a protist?

<p>Clubroot of cabbage caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can the diagnosis of plant diseases be complicated by secondary invaders or saprophytes?

<p>Saprophytes may be mistaken as primary agents, leading to misdiagnosis. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In plant pathology, what does Koch's postulates refer to?

<p>A set of guidelines to determine the cause of an infectious disease. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of signs contribute to the reliability of plant disease diagnosis?

<p>Signs indicate the presence of pathogens while symptoms do not. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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