Multiple choice

Which of the following statement(s) is/are false regarding ‘African daisy plant’? P. Downy mildew disease is caused by Cercospora gerberae. Q. Nectria canker disease is caused by Erysiphe cichoracearum. R. Sclerotium rolfsii causes ‘Southern blight’ disease.

  1. Only P

  2. Only Q

  3. Only R

  4. Both P and Q

  5. Both Q and R
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Downy mildew disease of African daisy plant is caused by fungus- Plasmopara majewskii.
Cercospora gerberae causes Cercospora leaf spot disease in African daisy plant. Nectria canker disease is caused by Haematonectria haematococca fungus in African daisy plant. Powdery mildew is caused by the fungal pathogen Erysiphe cichoracearum in African daisy plant. Southern blight disease is caused by Sclerotium rolfsii in African daisy plant. Hence, P and Q both are false statements.

Keep practicing — related questions