HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
PLANT DISEASES PATHOGENS THEIR SURVIVAL AND SPREAD
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Question
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Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that affects humans. It is caused by a pathogen.Pathogens can also cause diseases in plants.Which of the following plant diseases is caused by the same type of pathogen that causes tuberculosis in humans?
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black sigatoka in bananas
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mosaic’ leaf discolouration in tobacco plants
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ring rot in tomatoes
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late blight in potatoes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The risk of infection can be reduced by using a few simple precautions: good ventilation: as TB can remain suspended in the air for several hours with no ventilation. natural light: UV light kills off TB bacteria. good hygiene: covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing reduces the spread of TB bacteria.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the etiological agent of tuberculosis (TB), is an extremely successful pathogen that adapts to survive within the host.
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