What is another word for plant-pathology?
Pronunciation: [plˈantpaθˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Plant pathology deals with the study of plant diseases caused by different factors including fungi, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Synonyms for plant pathology include Phytopathology, or the scientific branch concerned specifically with plant diseases, as well as plant disease biology and plant disease management. Some also use terms such as plant health and disease ecology to describe the study of plant-pathology and related fields. These synonyms are often interchangeable and used by experts in the field to describe their area of research. Nevertheless, plant pathology is a vital aspect of agriculture, botany, and horticulture, as well as an important field for scientific research.
