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Plant Defences — Tap to Explore

Part of Plant Diseases and Defenses · GCSE GCSE Biology revision

This diagram covers Plant Defences — Tap to Explore within Plant Diseases and Defenses for GCSE Biology. Plant pathogens, defense mechanisms, disease identification, crop protection It is section 8 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 8 of 18

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Plant Defences — Tap to Explore

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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.

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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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Plant Defense Mechanisms

Plant Defense Layers (legacy SVG)