did you know that plants get sick too?
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Did You Know that Plants Get Sick Too? . Jon Daniels Oklahoma State University, Entomology & Plant Pathology. Basic Definitions. Pathology Study and diagnosis of disease Plant Pathologist Someone who studies & diagnosis diseases of plants Disease - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Did You Know that Plants Get Sick Too?
Jon DanielsOklahoma State University,Entomology & Plant Pathology
Pathology Study and diagnosis of disease
Plant Pathologist Someone who studies & diagnosis diseases of plants
Disease An abnormal (unhealthy) condition that triggers an
response from a plant or human (symptoms)
Pathogen Any organism that causes disease
Basic Definitions
Human Host
1. Flu2. HIV/AIDS3. Cold4. Meningitis5. Mosquito/Tick6. Athletes Foot7. Tuberculosis8. E. coli
Plant Host
1. Downey Mildew2. Powdery Mildew3. Rusts4. TMV 5. Canker6. Bacterial spot7. Insects8. Larger Animals
What Is Needed For Disease To Occur?
Susceptible
Host
ConduciveEnvironme
nt
Virulent Pathoge
n
Disease
Must have all 3
The Irresistible Plant Plants are a rich source of nutrients
Bacteria Fungi Protists Insects Vertebrates
Plants lack an immune system comparable to humans No vaccines No antibiotics Fungal treatments – very expensive
Bacterial leaf spot
Tree canker
TMV
?Lightning
?Hail Damage
?Aliens
Thank You!