Plant Pathology

  1. Fundamental Concepts of Plant Disease
    1. Defining Health, Disease, and Injury in Plants
      1. Concepts of Plant Health
        1. Distinction between Disease and Injury
          1. Disease vs. Disorder
          2. The Disease Triangle
            1. Susceptible Host
              1. Host Range
                1. Host Susceptibility Factors
                2. Virulent Pathogen
                  1. Pathogen Virulence Factors
                    1. Pathogen Adaptation
                    2. Conducive Environment
                      1. Environmental Conditions Favoring Disease
                        1. Microclimate Effects
                      2. The Disease Tetrahedron
                        1. The Role of Time
                          1. Disease Development Over Time
                            1. Latency and Disease Progression
                            2. The Role of Human Intervention
                              1. Impact of Agricultural Practices
                                1. Disease Management Strategies
                              2. Classification of Plant Diseases
                                1. By Causal Agent
                                  1. Biotic Agents
                                    1. Abiotic Agents
                                    2. By Affected Plant Part
                                      1. Root Diseases
                                        1. Stem Diseases
                                          1. Leaf Diseases
                                            1. Fruit and Seed Diseases
                                            2. By Symptom Type
                                              1. Necrotic Symptoms
                                                1. Wilting Symptoms
                                                  1. Abnormal Growth Symptoms
                                                    1. Discoloration Symptoms

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                                                3. Biotic Causes of Plant Disease