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Category Archives: Background

Introduction to Plant Diseases

October 5, 2013
Christine . Background, Disease . Disease

What are Plant Diseases?

When we think about disease in humans and animals, we think about the immune system–is it strong enough to be effective and keep us in good health and safe from the harmful effects of whatever microbe is challenging our immune system. Continue reading →

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