- 1. Phytopathology is the scientific study of plant diseases, their causes, mechanisms of infection, and methods for disease control. It involves the study of how plant pathogens interact with their hosts, leading to the development of symptoms and damage. Phytopathologists work to identify, characterize, and manage plant diseases through research, education, and practical solutions. By understanding the complex interactions between plants, pathogens, and the environment, phytopathologists play a vital role in protecting crops, forests, and natural ecosystems from disease outbreaks and ensuring global food security.
What is Phytopathology?
A) Study of plant diseases
B) Study of plant genetics
C) Art of painting plants
D) Cultivation of plants
- 2. Which of the following is a fungal disease?
A) Bacterial blight
B) Aphid infestation
C) Root-knot nematode
D) Rust
A) Weed control method
B) Plant nutrition deficiency
C) Seedling disease caused by fungi
D) Watering technique
- 4. Which plant part is commonly affected by rust diseases?
A) Roots
B) Stems
C) Leaves
D) Flowers
- 5. What is the study of how pathogens infect plants called?
A) Botany
B) Agronomy
C) Plant pathology
D) Entomology
- 6. Why is plant quarantine important?
A) To increase crop yield
B) To speed up plant growth
C) To promote genetic diversity
D) To prevent introduction of new plant diseases
- 7. What is a common symptom of powdery mildew on plants?
A) Red streaks on stems
B) Wilted flowers
C) Yellow roots
D) White powdery spots on leaves
- 8. Which plant disease is known to cause devastating losses in potato crops?
A) Late blight
B) Blossom end rot
C) Leaf curl
D) Crown gall
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