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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Typical Transmission or Damage Mode Agent Kind
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1. Wikipedia: Plant virus
WikipediaPlant virus, By insects sectionQuote, Plant virus, By insects section
Plant viruses need to be transmitted by a vector, most often insects such as leafhoppers.
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