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4.3.3 plant disease (SINGLE) Flashcards

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name a plant disease caused by a virus

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tobacco mosaic virus

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name a plant disease caused by a fungus

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black spot

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plant diseases can be detected by which symptoms?

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stunted growth
spots on leaves
areas of decay
discolouration
presence of pests
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How can gardeners identify plant diseases

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  1. consulting gardening manual or website
  2. take plant to a lab and identify pathogen
  3. use tests that contain monoclonal antibodies
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plants can be infected with viruses, fungus, bacteria and what other organism?

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insects - aphids

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nitrate deficiency symptoms are

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stunted growth

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nitrates in a plant are needed to make

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amino acids which make proteins

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chlorosis is caused by which mineral deficiency?

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magnesium

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symptoms of a plant with chlorosis are

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pale yellow leaves

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why does a plant with chlorosis have yellow leaves

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cant make chlorophyll

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what is magnesium needed for in a plant?

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to make chlorophyll

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name the key mineral ions needed by a plant

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magnesium and nitrates

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Why is chlorophyll in a plant important?

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needed for photosynthesis

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what are aphids

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insects

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what are the 3 main defences plants have against disease/predation?

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physical
chemical
mechanical

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give some examples of physical defences

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waxy cuticle - barrier
cell wall
layers of dead cells around their stem

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What are physical defences

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barriers to infection

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cell wall is made from

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cellulose

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give some examples of chemical defences

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antibacterial chemicals which can kill bacteria

posions

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chemical defences include poisons how does this help a plant?

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deters a predator from eating it

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a herbivore is

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an animal that eats plants

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give some examples of mechanical defences

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thorns/spikes
droopy/curly leaves
mimicry

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what is mimicry?

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when organisms mimic other organisms

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How does mimicry help a plant?

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tricks animals into not eating it

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