Plant Pathology Flashcard

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What is the disease triangle?

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A model showing the interaction between host, pathogen, and environment.

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What is plant pathology?

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The study of plant diseases.

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What is infection in the context of plant diseases?

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The process of a pathogen entering a host.

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What are biotic diseases?

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Diseases caused by living organisms.

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What is a pathogen?

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A disease-causing organism.

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What are abiotic diseases?

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Diseases caused by non-living factors.

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What role does the environment play in plant diseases?

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The environment can influence the occurrence and severity of plant diseases.

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What is a host in plant pathology?

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An organism that is infected by a pathogen.

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What is the significance of understanding plant diseases?

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It helps in developing management strategies to protect crops.

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What are symptoms of plant diseases?

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Visible effects of disease on a plant, such as wilting or discoloration.