HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT DISEASES PATHOGENS THEIR SURVIVAL AND SPREAD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Black sigatoka is an example of a
A
Virus
B
Protist
C
Bacteria
D
Fungus
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 GoldĀ® black sigatoka. Black Sigatoka, known as black leaf streak, a disease caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis Morelet, and considered the most destructive and costly disease in banana production, leads to the use of up to 70 synthetic fungicide sprays per year.

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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