Plant diseases ongoing... (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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What causes stunted growth?
What causes stunted growth?
Nitrate deficiency
Black spot fungus effect
Black spot fungus effect
Black spots on leaves
What causes crown galls?
What causes crown galls?
Bacterial infections
Aphid infestation effect
Aphid infestation effect
Malformed stems/leaves
Magnesium deficiency symptom
Magnesium deficiency symptom
Chlorosis (yellowing of leaves)
Tobacco mosaic virus symptom
Tobacco mosaic virus symptom
Mosaic pattern of discoloured patches
What does monoclonal antibody testing detect?
What does monoclonal antibody testing detect?
Specific pathogens
How does TMV affect plants?
How does TMV affect plants?
Reduces photosynthesis
How does black spot affect plants?
How does black spot affect plants?
Reduces photosynthesis
Nitrates convert sugars into?
Nitrates convert sugars into?
Proteins
Magnesium is crucial for producing?
Magnesium is crucial for producing?
Chlorophyll
Antigens definition
Antigens definition
Unique molecules on pathogen surfaces
What does detecting pathogen DNA identify?
What does detecting pathogen DNA identify?
Pathogen present in plant tissue
Galls definition
Galls definition
Abnormal growths
Analysing diseased plant distribution identifies?
Analysing diseased plant distribution identifies?
The pathogen involved