3 Fungal And Protists Diseases Flashcards
What is Rose black spot and example of
A fungal disease in plants
What are the symptoms of rose blackspot
Causing purple or black spots to develop on the leaves. They sometimes turn yellow and fall off
Why is being infected by Rose blackspots affecting the growth of plants
Changes to the leaves in rose blackspot mean that photosynthesis is reduced, affecting growth
How does Rose black spots spread and how can it be treated
Spread in water or by wind and can be treated using fungicides and By removing and destroying affected leaves
What is malaria caused by
A protist that spends part of its life cycle in the mosquito host
What are the symptoms of malaria and how can it be controlled
Recurring fever and can be fatal but can be reduced by stopping the mosquitoes from breeding and by taking precautions to avoid being bitten E.g. mosquito nets
