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Rose Black Spot Disease

Rose black spot is a fungal disease where purple or black spots develop on the leaves of roses.

How is this fungus spread from plant to plant?

What is Rose Black Spot Disease?

"Rose black spot is a fungal disease of roses caused by the fungus Diplocarpon rosae."

Question 1

Rose black spot is an example of a:

Question 2

Vaccines contain dead or inactive forms of a pathogen. Why does this prevent future infection?

Question 3

Choose the correct explanation: how does a vaccine usually protect a person from future disease?

Question 4

Which group contains only types of pathogen?

Fungal Impact

Leaves often turn yellow and drop early.

Photosynthesis is reduced, affecting growth and flowering.

Spread in the environment by water or wind.

Exam Tip

Treated by using fungicides and/or removing and destroying affected leaves.

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