Fungal diseases

• What are fungal diseases caused by?

  Certain types of fungi
• What type of organisms are fungi?

  Fungi are eukaryotic organisms
• What are the two forms fungi can take?

  Single-celled or multicellular
• What are examples of fungal diseases?

  • Athlete's foot
  • Rose black spot
• What conditions do fungi thrive in?

  Warm, damp, and wet environments
• What symptoms does athlete's foot cause?

  Dry, red, flaky, or white, cracked skin
• How can athlete's foot be treated?

  By using antifungal medication
• What is rose black spot caused by?

  A fungus
• What does rose black spot do to the leaves of roses?

  It causes purple or black spots on the leaves
• What happens to the leaves affected by rose black spot?

  The leaves burn yellow and can drop off the plant
• How does rose black spot affect the plant's growth?

  It reduces growth and photosynthesis
• How can rose black spot be treated?

  Using fungicides and destroying infected leaves
• What is the primary method of transmission for fungal diseases?

  Through water and soil