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Rose Blackspot

Key Stage 4

A picture of a rose leaf infected with rose blackspot.

Meaning

Rose blackspot is a disease caused by a pathogenic fungus which affects rose plants.

About Rose Blackspot

Rose blackspot causes black spots to form on the leaves of rose plants.
Rose blackspot can lead to the leaves turning yellow and dying.
Rose blackspot can be transmitted by rain or wind carrying its spores to a new location.

References

Edexcel

Blackspot fungus, page 186, GCSE Biology, Pearson, Edexcel
Blackspot fungus, page 308, GCSE Biology, CGP, Edexcel