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Predisposing Factors

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Predisposing factors reduce a plant’s tolerance to other stressors. For example, planting trees in a site where root spread will be restricted due to soil compaction or hardscape features.

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Inciting Factors

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Inciting factors include primary insect, disease, and abiotic disorders that attack healthy plants or cause acute stress. For example, a soil compaction “event,” which is the most common stress factor leading to many insect and disease problems.

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Contributing Factors

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Contributing factors include secondary insects, diseases, and disorders that affect plants that are already stressed. For example, most bark beetles and borers are secondary to soil compaction, drought, and wind damage.