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Fungal and protist diseases

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Resource cycles and environmental change

Disease Symptoms Transmission Details
Rose black spot (fungal) Purple/black spots on leaves, which often turn yellow and fall early Water or wind
  • Reduces photosynthesis and thus plant growth
  • Treated using fungicides and removing infected tissue
Malaria (protist) Recurrent episodes of fever, which can be fatal Vector – protist carried by mosquito
  • Spread controlled by preventing mosquitos from breeding and using mosquito nets to avoid being bitten

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