Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases of potato is associated with psyllid infestation?

  1. Common scab

  2. Ring rot

  3. Pink eye

  4. Zebra chip
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Zebra chip is a recently diagnosed disease of potatoes associated with psyllid infestation and caused by species of the Gram-negative bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter. The tubers frequently have discolouration which becomes clearer during frying of chips.

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