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A living being or microbe capable of causing pathological conditions in plants.  

Phytoncide is a term with a broad scope that pertains to any substance that imparts resistance by inhibiting the growth of invading organisms. It was initially introduced by B. Tokin, a Russian researcher, in 1942, in his publication “Bacteriocides of plant origin (phytoncides),” which described plant antibacterial substances. Later on, other Russian scientists broadened the…

The treatment of plant diseases; the term usually implies the use of chemical methods for preventing or eliminating infection.  

A population of a pathogen in which all individuals have a particular character of physiology (but not of pathogenicity) in common’ (Robinson, 1969); physiodeme, which would appear to be the preferred usage.  

Typically, the resistance to infection occurs as a result of the phage’s inability to adhere to the bacterial cell, thus failing to cause any harm.    

A living entity that sustains itself by consuming deceased organic matter present within the body of a living host. This can be compared with a saprophyte, which also feeds on dead organic matter.  

The uppermost degree of toxic substances admitted (e.g., lead or arsenic) in comestibles designed for human ingestion.  

Coating of seed with inert material, often incorporating pesticides, to ensure uniform size and shape.  

Pathogenicity refers to the ability of a pathogen to cause disease in a host. This ability may be effective against certain varieties of the host but not against others. Furthermore, pathogenicity can be expressed in a manner that is different when interacting with various races and varieties. It is noteworthy that the use of this…