TREE DISEASES AND PESTS
COMMON TREE DISEASES
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Question
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Black sigatoka is an example of a
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Virus
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Protist
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Bacteria
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Fungus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Black sigatoka is a leaf-spot disease of banana plants caused by the ascomycete fungus Mycosphaerella fijiensis (Morelet), also known as black leaf streak.
Detailed explanation-2: -Timorex Gold® is a product widely used by banana growers to control Black Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis) in several banana producing countries.
Detailed explanation-3: -Black Sigatoka, also known as black leaf streak, is caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis Morelet (anamorph Pseudocercospora fijiensis (Morelet) Deighton). It is the most significant disease of bananas and plantains (Musa spp.)
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