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What is plant pathology?
• It is the scientific study of plant diseases caused by pathogens (infectious organisms) and environmental conditions (physiological factors.
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Some of the factors that can cause plant disorders:
• Insects• Weeds• Pathogen (disease)• Nutrient deficiencies
Aphids
Bagworms
borers
grubs
Leaf miners
Mealy bug
scale
Whiteflies
Spider mite
Japanese Beetle
Beneficial Insect
Lady Bug
Preying Mantis
Lace-wing
Plant Fungus
Black Spot
Powdery Mildew
Root Rot Disease
Sooty Mold
Wilt
Nitrogen Deficiency
Insecticide
Backpack Sprayer
Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet
Disposable chemical suit
Herbicide
Round-up
Hairy bittercrest
dandelion
White clover
Wild garlic
Annual bluegrass
Integrated Pest Management
Controlled burn
fertilizer
Life cycle of a plant disease (root rot)
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