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Case Study 1: Rose Black Spot

Part of Plant Diseases and Defenses — GCSE Biology

This diagram covers Case Study 1: Rose Black Spot within Plant Diseases and Defenses for GCSE Biology. Plant pathogens, defense mechanisms, disease identification, crop protection It is section 4 of 18 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

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Section 4 of 18

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Case Study 1: Rose Black Spot

Rose Black Spot Disease Process

Spore landing: Fungal spores land on leaf surface
Infection: Spores penetrate leaf and establish fungal growth
Symptom development: Black/purple spots appear, leaves turn yellow
Spread: More spores produced, spread to other leaves/plants
Impact: Reduced photosynthesis, weakened plant, early leaf drop

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Practice Questions for Plant Diseases and Defenses

What type of pathogen causes rose black spot disease?

A. Fungus
B. Virus
C. Bacterium
D. Protist

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Explain how rose black spot affects the growth of infected plants.

2 marksstandard

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What is a plant pathogen?

A microorganism that causes disease in plants, such as fungi, bacteria, or viruses.

What is rose black spot?

A fungal disease that affects roses, causing black or purple spots on leaves, which turn yellow and drop off, reducing photosynthesis.

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