Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are the causative pathogen(s) for ‘Violet root rot’ of apple? A. Chondrostereum purpureum B. Helicobasidium mompa C. Peltaster fructicola D. Leptodontidium elatius E. Gloeodes pomigena

  1. A only

  2. B only

  3. A and B

  4. B and C

  5. D and E
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Violet root rot is caused by Helicobasidium mompa. Sooty blotch causing fungal pathogens are - Peltaster fructicola, Geastrumia polystigmatis, Leptodontidium elatius, Gloeodes pomigena. Silver leaf disease is caused by Chondrostereum purpureum in apple. Hence, B is the causative agent responsible for violet root rot in apple.

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