Fungal Diseases (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What type of disease is rose black spot?
What type of disease is rose black spot?
Fungal disease
What colour are the spots caused by rose black spot?
What colour are the spots caused by rose black spot?
Purple or black
How does rose black spot weaken the plant?
How does rose black spot weaken the plant?
Reduces area available for photosynthesis
What happens to infected leaves as the disease progresses?
What happens to infected leaves as the disease progresses?
They turn yellow and drop off prematurely
What effect does rose black spot have on plant development?
What effect does rose black spot have on plant development?
Reduced growth and flowering
How does the rose black spot fungus spread?
How does the rose black spot fungus spread?
Through spores
What carries rose black spot spores to other plants?
What carries rose black spot spores to other plants?
Water and wind
What chemical treatment can control rose black spot?
What chemical treatment can control rose black spot?
Fungicides
How should infected rose leaves be dealt with?
How should infected rose leaves be dealt with?
Stripped from plant and destroyed
Why should infected leaves not be composted?
Why should infected leaves not be composted?
Spores can survive and reinfect plants