Multiple choice

Enterobacter cloacae is associated with normal gut flora of humans. What does it cause in liliac plants?

  1. Bacterial rot

  2. Bacterial wet wood

  3. Bulb decay

  4. Bacterial wilt
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Enterobacter bulb decay is a recently described storage disease of onion (Allium cepa), member of liliaceae family that is caused by Enterobacter cloacae. The disease was reported in 2011. In this disease, the exterior of the bulb remains asymptomatic while the inner scales show a brown to black discoloration and decay.

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