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Did You Know that Plants Get Sick Too? Jon Daniels Oklahoma State University, Entomology & Plant Pathology

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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 Presentation

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Page 1: Did  You Know  that Plants Get Sick Too?

Did You Know that Plants Get Sick Too?

Jon DanielsOklahoma State University,Entomology & Plant Pathology

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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

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Human Host

1. Flu2. HIV/AIDS3. Cold4. Meningitis5. Mosquito/Tick6. Athletes Foot7. Tuberculosis8. E. coli

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Plant Host

1. Downey Mildew2. Powdery Mildew3. Rusts4. TMV 5. Canker6. Bacterial spot7. Insects8. Larger Animals

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What Is Needed For Disease To Occur?

Susceptible

Host

ConduciveEnvironme

nt

Virulent Pathoge

n

Disease

Must have all 3

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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

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Bacterial leaf spot

Tree canker

TMV

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?Lightning

?Hail Damage

?Aliens

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Thank You!