Multiple choice

Which of the following statement(s) is/are false? P. Leaf streak disease of maize is caused by Stenocarpella macrospora. Q. Stem rot of potato is caused by Sclerotium rolfsii. R. Athelia arachnoidea causes crater rot in carrot. S. Cercospora brachypus causes noble rot disease in grapes.

  1. P only

  2. P and Q

  3. Q and R

  4. R and S

  5. S only
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E Correct answer
Explanation

P) Leaf streak disease is caused by the fungus Stenocarpella macrospora in maize. Q) The causing fungal pathogen for stem rot of potato is Sclerotium rolfsii. R) Athelia arachnoidea causes crater rot in carrot. S) Grey rot or noble rot disease is caused by Botrytis cinerea in grapes. Mycosphaerella angulata and Cercospora brachypus cause angular leaf spot in grapes. Hence, only statement S is false.

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