- 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) Cultivation of plants
C) Art of painting plants
D) Study of plant genetics
- 2. Which of the following is a fungal disease?
A) Bacterial blight
B) Root-knot nematode
C) Aphid infestation
D) Rust
A) Weed control method
B) Watering technique
C) Plant nutrition deficiency
D) Seedling disease caused by fungi
- 4. Which plant part is commonly affected by rust diseases?
A) Flowers
B) Roots
C) Stems
D) Leaves
- 5. What is the study of how pathogens infect plants called?
A) Agronomy
B) Entomology
C) Plant pathology
D) Botany
- 6. Why is plant quarantine important?
A) To promote genetic diversity
B) To speed up plant growth
C) To increase crop yield
D) To prevent introduction of new plant diseases
- 7. What is a common symptom of powdery mildew on plants?
A) White powdery spots on leaves
B) Red streaks on stems
C) Wilted flowers
D) Yellow roots
- 8. Which plant disease is known to cause devastating losses in potato crops?
A) Crown gall
B) Blossom end rot
C) Late blight
D) Leaf curl
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