MODULE ASSESSMENT
NAME: RIZA A. MONTECALBO DATE:12/10/2025
YR&SECTION: BTLED-AFA 3
I. Multiple Choice (Write the letter of the correct answer.)
__c__ 1. Which of the following is an advantage of vegetative propagation?
a. Produces genetically diverse plants
b. Plants take longer to mature
c. Produces uniform plant quality
d. Increases risk of seed dormancy
__b__ 2. A cutting fails to root mainly because:
a. It received too much sunlight
b. The parent plant was unhealthy
c. It is genetically strong
d. The air humidity was high
__c__ 3. Which group includes all common plant pathogens?
a. Fungi, insects, viruses, birds
b. Bacteria, viruses, frogs, fungi
c. Nematodes, fungi, viruses, bacteria
d. Algae, insects, rodents, fungi
__b__ 4. A symptom is best described as:
a. Evidence of the pathogen itself
b. Any visible change in the plant caused by disease
c. Lab test used for identification
d. Chemical used for treatment
__b__5. Which control measure involves practices like crop rotation and sanitation?
a. Mechanical
b. Cultural
c. Chemical
d. Biological
II. Identification. Write the correct word or term.
Disease Triangle 6. The model showing that disease occurs only when a host,
pathogen, and favorable environment come together.
Signs 7. Actual structures of pathogens like spores or fungal mycelium seen on the
plant.
Vegetative Propagation 8. Cutting, layering, and grafting all fall under this method of
plant reproduction.
Sunscald 9. A non-pathogenic problem caused by extreme heat resulting in bleaching
or burning of fruits.
Nematodes 10. Pathogens that are microscopic worms attacking plant roots and
causing galls.
III. True or False (Write T if true and F if false.)
__F__ 11. Viral diseases can be cured using the correct chemical spray.
__T__ 12. Vegetative propagation produces plants identical to the mother plant.
__F__ 13. All plant disorders are caused by pathogens.
__T__ 14. Proper sanitation helps prevent disease spread.
__T__ 15. Nutrient imbalance is an example of a physiological disorder.
IV. Answer briefly but clearly.
16. Why is correct diagnosis important before applying any disease control method?
Correct diagnosis ensures that the right control method is used, preventing
waste of resources and avoiding incorrect treatments that may worsen the
problem.
17. Explain how humidity and temperature affect the success of rooting in cuttings.
High humidity prevents cuttings from drying out, while the right temperature
speeds up root formation. Together, they create conditions that help cells divide
and form roots.
18. Give one real-life example of how farmers use cultural controls to manage plant
diseases.
Farmers practice crop rotation, planting different crops each season to break the
life cycle of soil-borne diseases.
19. Why are vegetatively propagated plants more vulnerable to disease outbreaks?
Vegetatively propagated plants are genetically identical, so if one is susceptible
to a disease, all are susceptible, making outbreaks easier to spread.
20. How can symptoms and signs help you distinguish between a disease and a
physiological disorder?
Symptoms show how the plant reacts (yellowing, wilting), while signs show the
actual pathogen (mold, spores). Diseases show both physiological disorders
usually show symptoms without pathogen signs.