Multiple choice

Match the fungal diseases in Group-I with causative pathogens in Group-II.

 
Group-I
Group-II
P. Leaf spot of cherries and palms 1. Claviceps purpurea
Q. Ergot of barley 2. Taphrina deformans
R. Citrus greasy leaf spot 3. Blueriella sp.
S. Leaf curl of peach and apricot 4. Drechslera teres
5. Mycosphaerella citri

  1. P - 3, Q - 1, R - 5, S - 2

  2. P - 5, Q - 1, R - 4, S - 2

  3. P - 3, Q - 4, R - 5, S - 2

  4. P - 2, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 1

  5. P - 1, Q - 4, R - 5, S - 3
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Explanation

Leaf spot of cherries and palms is caused by Blueriella sp. The causative agent for ergot disease in barley is Claviceps purpurea. Citrus greasy leaf spot is caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella citri. Banana leaf spot is caused by Mycosphaerella musicosa. Taphrina deformans causes leaf curl of peach and apricot. Hence, the correct sequence of codes is P-3, Q-1, R-5, S-2.

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