🌿 Plant Disease – AQA GCSE Biology

Engage with interactive challenges to master plant disease detection.

1. Match Symptoms → Causes

Drag each symptom into the appropriate cause box.

Aphid infestation
TMV
Rose Black Spot
Herbivore feeding
Yellow, curling leaves
Mottled leaf patterns
Black spots on leaves
Holes in leaves

2. Flashcards: Key Terms

Vector
An organism (e.g., aphid) that carries and transmits a pathogen.
Pathogen
A microorganism that causes disease (virus, fungus, bacterium).
Cuticle
A waxy layer on leaves that acts as a barrier to pathogens.
Monoclonal Antibodies
Lab-made molecules that bind to a specific pathogen for detection.

Click each card to flip.

3. Quick Quiz

  1. What causes TMV?
  2. Which tissue do aphids feed on?
  3. Fastest field detection method?