10 Questions
Bunchy-top virus disease was first observed in Silang, Cavite in 1915.
True
Abaca bract mosaic is caused by a bacterial infection.
False
Fusarium wilt is a viral disease that affects abaca plants.
False
All the insect vectors of the virus diseases in abaca are beetles of different species.
False
Abaca sheath rot is caused by a bacterial pathogen.
True
Abaca mosaic disease was first observed at the Odell Plantation in Tagum, Davao Del Norte in 1933.
True
The abaca mosaic virus (AbaMV) is a DNA virus similar to the banana bunchy-top virus (BBTV).
False
One of the reasons for the rapid spread of abaca mosaic disease was the abandonment of plantations during World War II.
True
Abaca bract mosaic disease was first reported in the Philippines in 2000.
True
Infected plants with abaca bract mosaic disease exhibit spindle-shaped chlorotic streaks on their older leaves.
False
Test your knowledge on the symptoms, causes, and management of the Abaca Mosaic Disease. Learn about the history of the disease and its impact on abaca production in Davao Del Norte.
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