Plant pathology

Plant pathology

The scientific study of plant diseases, their treatment and prevention.

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Plant pathology

zygomycetes

Plants; Plant pathology

A fungus group, also called the Zygomycota, characterized by nonseptate hyphae, sexual zygospores, and sporangiospores produced in a sporangium; common post-harvest pathogens.

systemic

Plants; Plant pathology

Pertaining to a disease in which the pathogen (or a single infection) spreads generally throughout the plant; pertaining to chemicals that spread internally through the plant.

cryptobiosis

Plants; Plant pathology

The ability to enter a state of suspended metabolic activity during unfavorable environmental conditions (drying, cold); survival strategy of some plant pathogenic nematodes .

hidden life

Plants; Plant pathology

The ability to enter a state of suspended metabolic activity during unfavorable environmental conditions (drying, cold); survival strategy of some plant pathogenic nematodes .

syncytium

Plants; Plant pathology

A multinucleate structure in root tissue formed by dissolution of common cell walls induced by secretions of certain sedentary plant-parasitic nematodes, e.g. cyst nematodes.

seed treatment

Plants; Plant pathology

Application of a biological agent, chemical substance, or physical treatment to seed, to protect the seed or plant from pathogens or to stimulate germination or plant growth.

perithecium

Plants; Plant pathology

Flask-shaped or subglobose, thin-walled fungus fruiting body (ascocarp) containing asci and ascospores; spores are expelled or released through a pore (ostiole) at the apex.