Multiple choice

Which of the following Xanthomonas campestris cause(s) the disease(s) in Citrus?

  1. Bacterial spot
  2. Black pit
  3. Blast
  4. Canker

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. 2 and 3

  5. 1 and 4
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E Correct answer
Explanation

In citrus, bacterial spot and canker disease are both caused by the bacteria Xanthomonas campestris. Both the black pit and blast diseases in citrus are caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas syringae. Hence, 1 and 4 both are caused by Xanthomonas campestris in citrus.

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