Question

Which plant and animal disease are caused by Micro organisms ? what are the measures to be taken against them?

Answer 1

Almost all the diseases are caused by microorganisms in both plants and animals.
Measures to prevent them :
1) Vaccination/ Immunization
2) Avoiding interactions with diseased ones.

Answer 2

Plant diseases:

1) Citrus canker is a bacterial disease that affects trees of citrus fruits.

2) Rust of wheat is a fungal disease that affects wheat crops.

3) Yellow vein mosaic is a viral disease which affect vegetables like bhindi (okra).

Preventive Measures:

1) Seeds which are healthy and disease free should be selected for sowing.

2) Infected plants should be removed.

3) Plants should be sprayed with fungicides and germicides to prevent diseases.

Animal diseases:

1) Anthrax is a disease that affects cattle. It is caused by a bacterium.

2) Foot and mouth is a dangerous disease in cattle caused by virus.

3) Rabies is a viral disease that affects animals.

Preventive Measures:

1) The place where animals are kept should be washed with germicides.

2) Animals should be dewormed regularly.

3) The animals should be treated with necessary antibiotics for infectious diseases.

4) They should be regularly vaccinated.

5) Take the animals to veterinary hospital for proper treatment and vaccination.