Question

Explain the mechanism of biotic stress.

Answer 1

These are adverse effects on plants caused by other living organisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, insects, weeds and

Classification of Stress types in plants

competing plants. Biotic environmental stress is also caused due to the activity of man by cutting herbs and trees, twigs for fodders, fuels, and agricultural purposes. The biotic stresses caused by bacteria, fungi, and nematodes that are ever-present in the environment are called potential biotic stresses. These are divided into two types.