Plant defences, and identifying plant diseases
I can describe physical, chemical and mechanical plant defences against pathogens and pests, and can describe ways in which plant diseases can be identified.
Plant defences, and identifying plant diseases
I can describe physical, chemical and mechanical plant defences against pathogens and pests, and can describe ways in which plant diseases can be identified.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Plants can be infected by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and fungi that cause diseases.
- Pests, including insects, can damage plants by feeding on them, and can spread pathogens that cause diseases.
- Plants have physical, chemical and mechanical defences against pathogens.
- Examples of physical, chemical and mechanical defences in plants.
- Ways to identify plant diseases and the pathogens that cause them.
Keywords
Waxy cuticle - Waterproof coating on the surface of a leaf.
Cell wall - Structure made of cellulose that surrounds plant cells.
Antimicrobial - A substance that kills microorganisms or stops their growth.
Microscopy - Use of a microscope to observe a specimen such as a microorganism.
Antibody - Protein produced by white blood cells against a specific pathogen.
Common misconception
Plants have no defence against pests or pathogens.
Plants have physical, chemical and mechanical defences against pathogens.
Equipment
None required.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
cell wall
cell membrane
chloroplast
vacuole
Exit quiz
6 Questions
virus
bacteria
fungus
