DENDROLOGY

TREE DISEASES AND PESTS

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is VF and BLS?
A
It is a variety of GMO plants
B
It is a code for specific plant diseases
C
VF=ventilation fan; BLS=bio-leverage spray
D
It describes natural pesticides
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bacterial leaf streak is an important disease of wheat that can reduce yield up to 40% although losses are generally 10% or less. The disease is caused by Xanthomonas translucens pv. undulosa and is widespread in areas where small grains are grown, especially in warm and humid climates or under sprinkler irrigation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bacterial leaf streak (BLS) of wheat is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas translucens pv. undulosa. A similar bacterium, Xanthomonas translucens pv. translucens, causes disease on barley.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diseases in the plants are associated with different plant pathogens which are considered to be the main accountable pathogens like bacteria, fungi, viruses, and nematodes (Moustafa-Farag et al., 2020).

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