Question

Consider the following pairs:

1.Panama disease – Sugarcane

2.Red Rot – Potato

3.Black Rust – Wheat

 Which of the above is/are correct?

• A. 1 & 3 Only
• B. 3 Only
• C. 1, 2 & 3
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 3 Only

1. Panama disease – Sugarcane: Incorrect

Panama disease is actually a fungal disease that affects bananas, not sugarcane. It's caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense.

2. Red Rot – Potato: Incorrect

Red Rot is actually a disease that affects sugarcane, not potatoes. It's caused by the fungus Colletotrichum falcatum.

3. Black Rust – Wheat: Correct

Black Rust, also known as Stem Rust, is a fungal disease that affects wheat and other cereals. It's caused by the fungus Puccinia graminis.