Multiple choice

Bacterial fruit blotch (BFB) affects cucurbit plants around the world. Which of the following bacteria is implicated in this disease?

  1. Acidovorax cattleyae

  2. Acidovorax citrulli

  3. Acidovorax konjaci

  4. Acidovorax avenae ssp. avenae

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Acidovorax citrulli infection can result in bacterial fruit blotch (BFB). Lesions are necrotic and may be located near veins. The fruit eventually decays and cracks when the pathogen causes necrosis.