Multiple choice

Identify the false statement(s).

A. Tropical cotton rust of cotton is caused by Phakopsora gossypii. B. Puccinia striiformis causes scald disease in barley. C. The causative agent for cottony snow mold of wheat is Tilletia controversa.

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Only C

  4. A and B

  5. B and C
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The causative fungal agent for stripe yellow rust of barley is Puccinia striiformis. Scald disease of barley is caused by the fungus Rhynchosporium secalis. Cottony snow mold disease of wheat is caused by the fungus Coprinus psychromorbidus. Dwarf bunt of wheat is caused by Tilletia controversa. Hence, the statements B and C both are false.

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