Plant disease detection HT: Infection and response: Biology: GCSE (9:1)

• Identification reference


  A source of information such as a gardening manual or website that can be used to identify plant diseases

  
• Laboratory test


  A process where plant diseases can be detected

  
• Testing kits


  A kit to test for specific diseases and deficiencies
• Monoclonal antibodies


  Can be used in testing kits to identify plant diseases

  
• Reduction in disease spread


  One of the aims of treating diseases plants
• Pesticide

  A substance which kills pests like aphids

  
• Fungicide


  A substance which kills fungal infections like rose black spot

  
• Removal


  If a plant cannot be treated it must be removed from the area
• Stunted growth


  Growth that is not in keeping with average rates

  
• Spots on leaves

  Discoloured areas on leaves that are symptoms of disease in plants

  
• Areas of decay

  Areas of rot in a plant that are symptoms of disease in plants
• Growths

  Uncontrolled cell growth which is a symptom of disease in plants
• Malformed stems and leaves

  When stems and leaves are not the correct shape or size

  
• Discolouration


  When plant tissues are the incorrect colour

  
• The presence of pests


  When pests like aphids cover or infest a plant