Cards (4)

  • ring rot
    a type of bacteria disease
    destroys vascular tissues affecting transport of fluids
    damages leaves tubers and the fruit itself
  • Tobacco mosaic virus
    a viral disease
    infects plants and causes damage to leaves
    damage of leaves causes discolouration and prevents photosynthesis
    resistant strain have been developed but no cure
  • blight
    a type of protoctist
    has hyphae which enters plant and damages leaves and fruit
  • black Sigatoka
    a type of fungal disease
    causes damage to leaves preventing photosynthesis
    fungicides can kill it