Fungi + protists

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What is Malaria
a disease injected into the blood by mosquitoes
Symptoms of Malaria
Episodes of recurrent fever, headaches, muscle pain, fatigue
How is Malaria spread
By female mosquitoes which carry malaria protists
How do you control the spread of malaria
preventing vectors from breeding, nets to prevent bites, wear bug spray
What is rose black spot
a fungal disease that causes black or purple spots on leaves, which can lead to premature leaf drop and weaken the plant
what are the sympotms of rose black spot
Purple/black spots on leaves, often turn yellow, the leaves drop early and affects the growth rate as photosynthesis is reduced
how is RBS spread
wind and water
What is the treatment for RBS
Fungicides and removing affected leaves