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Microscopic symptoms in plant pathology are changes in cell structure or arrangement that can only be observed under a microscope. These are distinct from macroscopic symptoms, which are visible to the naked eye. Microscopic symptoms are a key part of diagnosing plant diseases, alongside macroscopic signs and the identification of the pathogen. These cellular changes can include alterations in cell size, shape, or organization, and are direct indicators of how a pathogen is affecting the plant's tissues.123

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  5. plant disease - Technological advances in the identification of pathogenic agents

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