Plant Pathology
Plant pathology is the study of diseases and damage to plants caused by microorganisms, including fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes. Plant pathologists use a variety of methods to diagnose, understand and prevent plant disease. As plant diseases can cause significant losses to crop yields, plant pathology is important for agricultural productivity and food security. Plant pathogens can also affect the environment, by reducing the health and productivity of non-crop plants, such as trees and shrubs. Understanding plant pathology can help researchers develop better means of controlling diseases, such as the use of resistant varieties, biofungicides, and other natural and synthetic control products. Additionally, understanding the genetic causes of disease can help in the development of more reliable diagnostic tools, crop varieties that can better tolerate disease, and new treatments for diseases.
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