Plant Diseases and Defences
Students identify common plant diseases and their symptoms, such as tobacco mosaic virus and rose black spot. They will examine the physical, chemical, and mechanical defence responses of plants.
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Students identify common plant diseases and their symptoms, such as tobacco mosaic virus and rose black spot. They will examine the physical, chemical, and mechanical defence responses of plants.
Key Questions
- How can plant diseases be identified in the field?
- What are the physical defence responses of plants against pathogens?
- How do ion deficiencies affect plant growth?
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