Question:
Consider the following pairs:
1.Panama disease – Sugarcane
2.Red Rot – Potato
3.Black Rust – Wheat
Which of the above is/are correct?
A1 & 3 Only
B3 Only
C1, 2 & 3
DNone of the above
Answer:
B. 3 Only
Explanation:
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.