HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these causes more plant disease?
A
Fungi
B
Bacteria
C
Algae
D
Virus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Collectively, fungi and fungal-like organisms (FLOs) cause more plant diseases than any other group of plant pest with over 8, 000 species shown to cause disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -The disease triangle points out that, three favorable conditions must coexist to cause a disease problem. These three are the virulent pathogen (one that can cause disease), a susceptible host (plant) and suitable environmental conditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Candidiasis. Candida are yeast that can be found on the skin, mucous membranes, and in the intestinal tract. Cryptococcosis. Aspergillosis. Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) Histoplasmosis. Blastomycosis. Pneumocystis pneumonia.

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