Detection and Identification of Plant Diseases

• What are common signs of plant diseases?

  • Stunted growth
  • Spots on leaves
  • Areas of decay
  • Abnormal growths
  • Malformed stems or leaves
  • Discolouration
  • Pests on leaves
• How can plant diseases be identified?

  Using gardening manuals, laboratory observation, or monoclonal antibodies
• What is nitrate deficiency in plants?

  A deficiency that can stunt growth due to lack of protein synthesis
• What is magnesium deficiency in plants?

  A deficiency that causes chlorosis due to lack of chlorophyll