Assignment:
Callahan, J. R. (2009). Emerging biological threats: A reference guide. ProQuest Ebook.
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Discussion Question: Plant Diseases
1. The unit reading plants are susceptible to various naturally occurring diseases in the form of viruses, bacteria and fungi. If a terrorist were to introduce a "weaponized" disease into the United States, could this cause a catastrophic agricultural event?
2. Is there a particular crop which could prove devastating to the United States' food production and economy?
3. What would those results look like?
4. Has this been attempted yet?