Fungal Diseases (AQA GCSE Biology): 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 on leaves?
What colour are the spots caused by rose black spot on leaves?
Purple or black
How does rose black spot weaken the plant?
How does rose black spot weaken the plant?
Reduces area for photosynthesis
What colour do affected leaves turn as rose black spot progresses?
What colour do affected leaves turn as rose black spot progresses?
Yellow
What happens to infected leaves as rose black spot progresses?
What happens to infected leaves as rose black spot progresses?
Drop off prematurely
What are the main impacts of rose black spot on the plant?
What are the main impacts of rose black spot on the plant?
Reduced growth and flowering
How does the fungus that causes rose black spot spread?
How does the fungus that causes rose black spot spread?
Through spores
What carries rose black spot spores to healthy plants?
What carries rose black spot spores to healthy plants?
Water and wind
What chemical treatment can control rose black spot spread?
What chemical treatment can control rose black spot spread?
Fungicides
What should be done with leaves infected by rose black spot?
What should be done with leaves infected by rose black spot?
Stripped from plant and destroyed
Why should infected leaves not be composted?
Why should infected leaves not be composted?
Spores survive and can reinfect plants