Multiple choice

The causing bacterial pathogen(s) for ‘Marbled fruit’ disease in pineapple is/are A. Erwinia carotovora B. Erwinia herbicola C. Acetobacter peroxydans

  1. A only

  2. B only

  3. C only

  4. A and B

  5. B and C

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Erwinia carotovora causes soft rot disease in pineapple. The causing bacterial pathogens responsible for marbled fruit disease of pineapple are Acetobacter peroxydans and Erwinia herbicola. Hence, the correct answer is Elsinoe ampelina and Sphaceloma ampelinum.