This dimension sorts plant pests and diseases by the kind of agent that causes them, a fungus, a virus, a bacterium or an insect. Wikipedia defines plant pathology as "the scientific study of plant diseases caused by pathogens (infectious organisms) and environmental conditions (physiological factors)." Browsing by agent kind keeps pests and diseases caused by the same kind of agent grouped together.
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Lead International Standard-Setting BodyFood and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 1 Agent Kind
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1. Wikipedia: Food and Agriculture Organization
WikipediaFood and Agriculture Organization, lead section, mandate sentence (Pests and Diseases category)Quote, Food and Agriculture Organization, lead section, mandate sentence (Pests and Diseases category)
a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security
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