Plant diseases ongoing... (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What nutrient deficiency causes stunted growth in plants?
What nutrient deficiency causes stunted growth in plants?
Nitrate deficiency
Which disease causes black spots on rose leaves?
Which disease causes black spots on rose leaves?
Black spot fungus
What is the term for yellowing of leaves caused by magnesium deficiency?
What is the term for yellowing of leaves caused by magnesium deficiency?
Chlorosis
What causes crown galls on plants?
What causes crown galls on plants?
Bacterial infections
Which pest causes malformed stems or leaves on plants?
Which pest causes malformed stems or leaves on plants?
Aphids
What effect does tobacco mosaic virus have on plants?
What effect does tobacco mosaic virus have on plants?
Affects photosynthesis
What is used to detect specific pathogens in plant tissue samples?
What is used to detect specific pathogens in plant tissue samples?
Monoclonal antibodies
What can be detected in plant tissue to identify a pathogen?
What can be detected in plant tissue to identify a pathogen?
Pathogen DNA
Why do nitrates cause stunted growth when deficient?
Why do nitrates cause stunted growth when deficient?
Can't convert sugars to proteins
How can pathologists identify pathogens in fields?
How can pathologists identify pathogens in fields?
Analyse distribution of diseased plants