Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780321962751
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 30.2, Problem 2CC
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Why do fungal epidemicsgenerally pose a greater risk to asexually propagated crops, an example is seedless banana, the world’s most popular fruit, is losingthe battle against two fungal epidemics.
Introduction:
Epidemics are the rapid spread of a certain disease at a particular time in a specific area affecting a large population. Epidemics can also occur in plant species, like that in human.
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Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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