3.3.1a Detection and identification of plant diseases
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Detecting plant disease

Detecting plant disease

Diagram of an unhealthy plant with symptoms labelled, grouped causes as pathogens, pests, and mineral deficiencies, and three identification routes

Plant disease detection starts with noticing symptoms such as spots, discolouration, rot, malformed leaves, or stunted growth. Identification is the next step: using evidence to decide which disease, pest, or deficiency is most likely.

3.3.1a Detection and identification of plant diseases Lesson

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