Question

A dead area in the bark or cortex of the stem especially of woody plants is called

a. Spot b. Canker c. Dieback d. Scorch​

Answer 1

The correct option is C) Dieback

Explanation:

• In the field of botany, dieback is referred to a condition in which the peripheral parts of woody plants die due to the invasion of pathogens or parasites.

• Due to the disease caused by the pathogen, the stem becomes dead and this dead area is referred to as dieback.

• The dieback condition can also result due to environmental changes in a woody plant.

• The dieback situation is most common in forests where there are many wooden plants and pathogens as well.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is C) Dieback

Explanation:

In the field of botany, dieback is referred to a condition in which the peripheral parts of woody plants die due to the invasion of pathogens or parasites.

Due to the disease caused by the pathogen, the stem becomes dead and this dead area is referred to as dieback.

The dieback condition can also result due to environmental changes in a woody plant.

The dieback situation is most common in forests where there are many wooden plants and pathogens as well.