Title: Identify abiotic and biotic factors influencing plant growth and development.
Course: Introduction to Plant Systems (18051) > Section: Using Basic Scientific Principles in Plant Pest Management

Identification should include

- abiotic factors (noninfectious)
  - temperature
  - water
  - light
  - nutrients
  - pollutants
  - pH
  - chemical contaminants
- biotic factors (infectious)
  - eukaryotes
  - prokaryotes
  - parasitic higher plants
  - viruses/viroids
  - nematodes
  - protozoa.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are common plant viruses that affect Virginia agriculture?
- What are common plant fungal infections that affect Virginia agriculture?
- What are common plant bacterial infections that affect Virginia agriculture?
- What are the stages of plant disease development?
- What are some examples of abiotic disorders?