Fungal Diseases (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): 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?
Turn yellow and drop off
How does the fungus spread to other plants?
How does the fungus spread to other plants?
Through spores
What carries the spores of rose black spot?
What carries the spores of rose black spot?
Water and wind
What effects does rose black spot have on plant growth?
What effects does rose black spot have on plant growth?
Reduced growth and flowering
What chemical treatment can control rose black spot?
What chemical treatment can control rose black spot?
Fungicides
How should infected leaves be disposed of?
How should infected leaves be disposed of?
Stripped from plant and destroyed
Why should infected leaves not be composted?
Why should infected leaves not be composted?
Allows spores to survive and reinfect