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Flashcards on Plant Diseases and Pests
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What are plant diseases?
Abnormal conditions caused by pathogens or environmental factors that affect the health and growth of plants.
Name two common plant diseases.
Fungal blight and powdery mildew.
How can plant diseases be transmitted?
Through infected soil, water, wind, insects, and human activities.
What are plant pests?
Organisms that cause damage to plants, such as insects, mites, and rodents.
Name two common plant pests.
Aphids and snails.
How can plant pests be controlled?
Through biological control, chemical control, and cultural control methods.
What are the symptoms of plant diseases?
Wilting, yellowing of leaves, spots or lesions on leaves, stunted growth, and abnormal growth patterns.
How can you prevent plant diseases?
By practicing good sanitation, using disease-resistant plants, and providing proper watering and fertilization.
What are the signs of plant pests?
Visible insects or insect damage, chewed leaves or stems, and presence of eggs or larvae.
What are the effects of plant diseases and pests on agriculture?
Reduced crop yield, lower quality produce, and economic losses.
How can you identify plant diseases and pests?
By observing the symptoms, signs, and studying reference materials or consulting experts.
What are some natural methods to control plant pests?
Attracting beneficial insects, using natural repellents, and crop rotation.
What are some chemical methods to control plant pests?
Using insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
How can you manage plant diseases and pests in a greenhouse?
By maintaining proper ventilation, sanitation, and monitoring plant health regularly.
What are some integrated pest management strategies?
Combining multiple control methods, such as biological control, cultural control, and chemical control, to minimize pest damage.
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What are plant pests?
Diseases caused by pathogens
Organisms that cause damage to plants
Harmful chemicals in the soil
Environmental factors affecting plant growth
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What are the symptoms of plant diseases?
Wilting, yellowing of leaves, spots or lesions on leaves
Wilting, yellowing of leaves, spots or lesions on leaves, stunted growth, abnormal growth patterns
Increased growth and larger fruits
Browning of roots and excessive root growth
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How can plant pests be controlled?
Biological control, chemical control, and cultural control methods
Providing excessive watering
Removing all plants from the garden
Leaving infected plants without treatment
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What are the signs of plant pests?
Wilting and yellowing of leaves
Visible insects or insect damage, chewed leaves or stems, presence of eggs or larvae
Spots or lesions on leaves
Stunted growth and abnormal growth patterns
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How can you prevent plant diseases?
Practicing good sanitation, using disease-resistant plants, providing proper watering and fertilization
Avoiding sunlight exposure
Removing all leaves from plants
Using excessive amounts of fertilizers
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What are some natural methods to control plant pests?
Attracting beneficial insects, using natural repellents, crop rotation
Using synthetic chemicals
Removing all plants from the garden
Applying excessive amounts of water
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What are some chemical methods to control plant pests?
Using insecticides, herbicides, fungicides
Attracting beneficial insects
Practicing crop rotation
Using natural repellents
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How can you manage plant diseases and pests in a greenhouse?
Maintaining proper ventilation, sanitation, monitoring plant health regularly
Removing all plants from the greenhouse
Using excessive amounts of pesticides
Providing inadequate lighting
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What are some integrated pest management strategies?
Combining multiple control methods to minimize pest damage
Using only biological control methods
Using only chemical control methods
Using only cultural control methods
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What are plant diseases?
Abnormal conditions caused by pathogens or environmental factors that affect the health and growth of plants
Organisms that cause damage to plants
Harmful chemicals in the soil
Environmental factors affecting plant growth
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