Plant pathology

Plant pathology

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

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cyst

Plants; Plant pathology

# In fungi, a resting structure in a protective membrane or shell-like enclosure; # In nematode females, the egg-laden carcass of a female nematode; # In bacteria, a specialized type of bacterial ...

graft

Plants; Plant pathology

Transfer of aerial parts of one plant (e.g. buds or twigs - the scion) into close cambial contact with the root or trunk (the rootstock) of a different plant; a method of plant propagation; the ...

A method to obtain pure colonies of bacteria and fungi in which infected plant material or infested soil is diluted in sterilized water. Small samples of the water are spread on the medium surface ...

hemiparasite

Plants; Plant pathology

Parasitic flowering plant that contains chlorophyll when mature (photosynthetic) and obtains water with dissolved nutrients by connecting to the host xylem via the haustorium, e.g. true mistletoe ...

degree-day

Plants; Plant pathology

The departure of the average daily temperature from a defined base (e.g. the minimum recognized temperature for the growth of a plant species. ) The number of degree-days may be totaled to assess the ...

acceptable daily intake (ADI)

Plants; Plant pathology

A measure of the level of a chemical, i.e. a pesticide residue, that is believed to be able to be consumed on a daily basis over a lifetime without harm; used by the U. S. government to establish ...

certification

Plants; Plant pathology

Seeds, propagative plant material, or nursery stock produced and sold under inspection to maintain genetic identity and purity, freedom from harmful pathogens, insect pests, and weed seeds. It is ...