Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases are caused by fungal pathogens only in barley?

P. Kernel blight Q. Anthracnose R. Dwarf bunt S. Leaf rust T. Basal glume rot

  1. P and Q

  2. Q and R

  3. R and S

  4. P, R and T

  5. Q, R and S
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because in apple, Kernel blight disease is caused by bacteria- Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae and Basal glume rot is caused by bacteria- Pseudomonas syringae pv. atrofaciens. Anthracnose, Dwarf bunt and Leaf rust are caused by fungal pathogens- Collectotrichum cereale, Tilletia controversa and Puccinia hordei, respectively, in apple.

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