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Plant pathology

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

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Plant pathology

biotroph

Plants; Plant pathology

Organism that can grow only as a parasite in association with its host plant and cannot be grown in artificial culture media.

cortex

Plants; Plant pathology

Region of parenchyma tissue between the epidermis and the phloem in stems and roots; region beneath the rind of a sclerotium.

capsid

Plants; Plant pathology

The protective layer of protein surrounding the nucleic acid core of a virus; the protein molecules which make up this layer.

coat protein

Plants; Plant pathology

The protective layer of protein surrounding the nucleic acid core of a virus; the protein molecules which make up this layer.

disease pyramid

Plants; Plant pathology

A memory aid similar to the disease triangle but including, in addition, the factor of time in the development of a disease.

scald

Plants; Plant pathology

A necrotic condition in which tissue is usually bleached and has the appearance of having been exposed to high temperatures.

dolipore septum

Plants; Plant pathology

Cross wall found in basidiomycetes and characterized by special swellings and membranes in association with the septal pore.

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