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