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1. Fungi Fungi are microscopic plants which lack chlorophyll and conductive tissue.
They cause:
- Stem rust - Brown rot
- Corn smut - Damping off
- Powdery mildew
2. Fungi Life Cycle
3. Bacteria
Bacteria are microscopic single-celled organisms.
They cause:
- Galls - Scabs
- Leaf spots - Systemic disorders
- Soft rots
4. Bacteria Life Cycle
5. Nematodes Nematodes are very small non-segmented worms.
Nematodes cause:
- Galls on roots. - Root lesions.
- Injured root tips. - Lower yields.
- Excessive root branching. - Decreased plant health.
6. Nematode
7. Nematode Damage
8. Viruses Pathogenic particles which infect higher plants and animals.
Viruses can only multiply in living cells.
Viruses cause:
Stunting of plants.
Yellow mosaic patterns on leaves.
Flower break.
Vein clearing (chlorosis of leaves)..
9. Virus Life Cycle
10. Other Invertebrate Pests
11. Other Invertebrates Pests (cont’d.)