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Some "abiotic" (non-living) causes of plant disease


  • Temperature Extremes
  • Soil Moisture Extremes
  • Reduced Oxygen Levels
  • Natural Toxins
  • Salt
  • Soil Compaction
  • Soil Nutrient Problems
  • Pollutants

Some of these can cause plant injury (a sudden one time effect) or plant disease (a harmful alteration and continuation of the plants sturcture of physiology).

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