Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases are caused by fungal pathogens in barley? P. Kernel blight Q. Anthracnose R. Dwarf bunt S. Leaf rust T. Basal glume rot

  1. P and Q

  2. Q and R

  3. R and S

  4. P, R and T

  5. Q, R and S
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E Correct answer
Explanation

In apple, kernel blight disease is caused by bacteria- Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae and basal glume rot is caused by bacteria-Pseudomonas syringae pv. atrofaciens. Anthracnose, dwarf bunt and leaf rust are caused by fungal pathogens-Collectotrichum cereale, Tilletia controversa and Puccinia hordei respectively, in apple.

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