Multiple choice

Blackleg of potato is the typical blackening and decay of the lower stem portion of plant. Which of the following bacteria causes blackleg of potato?

  1. Pectobacterium carotovorum

  2. Pectobacterium betavasculorum

  3. Pectobacterium atrosepticum

  4. Pectobacterium chrysanthemi
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Explanation

Blackleg in potatoes is caused by Pectobacterium atrosepticum. It results in stunting, wilting, chlorosis of leaves, necrosis of several tissues, a decline in yield and the death of the potato plant.

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