Multiple choice

The causing bacterial pathogen(s) for ‘Sheath brown rot’ in rice is/are A. Pseudomonas fuscovaginae B. Xanthomonas oryzae C. Burkholderia glumae D. Erwinia chrysanthemi

  1. A only

  2. B only

  3. A and B

  4. B and C

  5. C and D
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In rice, the causative bacteria for sheath brown rot is Pseudomonas fuscovaginae. Xanthomonas oryzae causes leaf streak and blight diseases in rice. Grain rot disease is associated with the bacteria Burkholderia glumae in rice. Foot rot of rice is caused by the bacteria Erwinia chrysanthemi. Hence, A is the only causative bacterial agent responsible for sheath brown rot in rice.

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