Plant Disease Management Flashcards
1
Q
T/F: fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and viruses are microorganisms that cause disease
A
true
2
Q
leafspot, caused by a _________________, occurs every year in peanut-producing areas
A
fungus
3
Q
the rapid discoloration and death of tissue over parts of a plant is called
A
blight
4
Q
mildews are caused by _________ that affect the leaf surface
A
fungi
5
Q
T/F: downy mildew is another name for powdery mildew
A
false
6
Q
T/F: the maize dwarf mosaic is transmitted by aphids
A
true
7
Q
which symptoms are caused by parasitic nematodes
A
plant stunting, uneven growth, and chlorotic foliage
