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What Are Pathogens? name two pathogens each that cause diseases in plants and animals ?

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Pathogens are microorganisms that cause diseases in humans, animals and plants. The antigens released by the pathogens are detected by the antibodies generated in the body of the host. In this way, a pathogen can be identified in the presence of an antigen and destroyed by the antibodies of the host.

Plant diseasePathogen
White rust of wheatPuccinia graminis
Red rot of sugarcaneColletotrichum falcatum

Animal diseasePathogen
Cowpoxcowpox virus
Infectious bronchitis (in chickens)corona virus

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