All plants have resistance to some pathogens under cutin conditions. Different plants defend themselves against pathogens in different ways. The defense mechanism of plants against pathogens falls into two categories: 1. Morphological or Structural Defense Mechanism 2. Biochemical Defense Mechanism. 1. Morphological or Structural Defense Mechanism: The first line of defense against pathogens is the surface barriers which a pathogen [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Respiratory Mechanism in Plants 2. Kinds of Respiration in Plants 3. Working of ETS (Electron Transport System). Introduction to Respiratory Mechanism in Plants: In higher plants air enters the leaves and young stems by the stomata and through the lenticels in older stems in which secondary growth has taken place. [...]
Here is a list of fourteen major diseases found in fruits. Also learn about their symptoms and control. 1. Grape Black Rot: Black rot is one of the most damaging grape diseases. All cultivated varieties of grapes are susceptible to infection by the black rot fungus. If not controlled, some or all of the grapes within a cluster will be [...]