Multiple choice

Match the column – I (Wheat leaf rust) with column – II (Causative agent) and select the correct option.

Column – I Column – II
A. Black rust 1. Puccinia triticina
B. Brown rust 2. Puccinia recondita
C. Yellow rust 3. Puccinia striiformis

  1. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3

  2. A - 1, B - 3, C - 2

  3. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3

  4. A - 2, B - 3, C - 1

  5. A - 3, B - 2, C - 1
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer. Wheat leaf rust is fungal disease that affects wheat, barley and rye stems, leaves and grains. Puccinia triticina causes 'black rust'; puccinia recondita causes 'brown rust' and puccinia striiformis causes 'yellow rust'.

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