Definition of viruliferous (of vector)
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vector. An organism able to transport and transmit a pathogen to a host.
vegetative. Plant parts or plant growth not involved in the production of seed, such as roots, stems, and leaves.
vector A transmitter or carrier of disease.
vegetative propagation The increase of plants by asexual means using vegetative parts. Normally results in a population of identical individuals. Can occur by either natural means (e.g.
VECTOR: An organism that transmits a disease-causing pathogen.
VEGETATION: An all encompassing word for the plants of an area or territory.
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The most effective approach to viral diseases is to control the insect vectors that often transmit them from plant to plant. For instance, successful management of thrips can help prevent the spread of tomato spotted wilt virus.
'We have the elm bark beetle which is the main vector for the disease, so there's every chance that if the disease comes in it will run rampant through our trees.
That means they need a vector to move from one plant to another. Vectors include insects, and pruning and propagating tools that move sap from one plant to another.
Both chew on the leaves and vector a nasty bacterial wilt disease that can kill vines. The best means of defense is to use botanical insecticidal sprays like pyrethrum and rotenone, always carefully following label directions.
Plants are pollinated in two ways, by a vector such as a honeybee or by wind. Bee-pollinated plants have male and female parts existing in the same flower.
: This is the peak period for transmission by the leafhopper vector.
: Damage to geraniums and petunias accelerates in August.
Whiteflies: Large numbers may be present if infested transplants were set out.
If you work at the rate of 40 grams of granular fertiliser per square metre and add your seed to the amount required for your lawn area, you will have a good vector to assist in spreading the seed.
Reduce populations of nematode vectors and weed hosts by cultivating the future orchard sites for two years before planting.
The deer tick is a potential vector of Lyme disease. Only a relatively small percentage (4 to 10%) of any given tick population are actual carriers of a disease organism. In any case of suspected tick transmitted disease, consult with a physician.
Furthermore, had the potatoes been planted in a polyculture, the spread of the fungus would have been further curtailed due to the fact that the vector of the fungus would be interrupted by plantings of soil building and nitrogen fixing plants.
Oftentimes, the presence of these pests results in the growth of black sooty mold. In addition, you may see leaf yellowing and shredding. Sweet potato whiteflies can also transfer diseases, such as vector virus.
Others serve as disease vectors, spreading viruses from sick to healthy plants. Discard or treat thrip-infested gladiolus corms before storing for winter. Chemical treatment is recommended where the spread of disease is a concern.
 See also: Plant, Insect, Water, Genera, Produce
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