Plant Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are some plant disease Transmission factors?
A
- mono-culture
- tourism - people may transfer the pathogen
- wind increases spread of spores
- climate change
- more vectors
2
Q
What is callose?
A
- Callose is high levels of polysaccharides which set up extra mechanical defences
3
Q
In which 3 locations is callose deposited?
A
- plasmodesmtata
- cell wall
- cell membrane
4
Q
What is insect repellent?
A
- Deter insects due to being disliked
5
Q
What is insecticide?
A
- kills insects
6
Q
What is antibacterials?
A
- kills bacteria
7
Q
What is antifungals?
A
-kills fungi
8
Q
what is anti-oomycyetes?
A
- kills a particular group of fungi called water moulds
