Question 4019 of 398 · Ohio Pesticide Applicator Core Exam
A fungus causes a leaf spot on a crop. Which pest category does the fungus fall into?
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Correct answer to question 4019
- D: Plant pathogen, a disease causing organism
Explanation
Fungi, bacteria and viruses are pathogens that cause plant disease. Proper identification matters because insecticides do not control fungal diseases.
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